Splenic marginal zone lymphoma Flashcards

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Morphology of lymphocytes on smear in splenic marginal zone lymphoma

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  • villous projections
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Management of splenic MZL

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Watch and wait for most patients (indolent lymphoma management)
IF indication for treatment
BR
Single agent rituxan
Splenectomy w/ pre-op vaccinations

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Clinical features

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Splenomegaly + absence of lymphadenopathy

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Splenic MZL immunophenotype

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*similar to CLL
CD5+, CD10+, CD23+, CD103+, CD200 negative
CD19
**CD20 bright (as opposed to CLL)

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