Histological and immunohistological analysis of human lymphomas.
Morphological and immunological characteristics of lymphoproliferative diseases are reviewed. In particular, a basic distinction is made between non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and Hodgkin's disease. As to the non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, emphasis is given to the problems of classification, technical approach, histogenesis, and prognosis. The authors adopt a version of the Kiel Classification modified to take account of new knowledge regarding T-cell lymphomas. The value of immunophenotyping in making an accurate distinction between the various categories is stressed; immunocytochemical detection of the growth fraction is also discussed and then proposed as a new prognostic tool. Finally, the criteria for differential diagnosis between non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, malignant histiocytosis, non-lymphoid large cell tumors, and atypical immune reactions are outlined.
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Institute of Internal Medicine, Laboratory of Hemopathology, Policlinico, Monteluce, Perugia, Italy.
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Martelli
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D001402:B-Lymphocytes; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000473:pathology; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology*; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes