Splenic marginal zone lymphoma Flashcards
1
Q
Morphology of lymphocytes on smear in splenic marginal zone lymphoma
A
- villous projections
2
Q
Management of splenic MZL
A
Watch and wait for most patients (indolent lymphoma management)
IF indication for treatment
BR
Single agent rituxan
Splenectomy w/ pre-op vaccinations
3
Q
Clinical features
A
Splenomegaly + absence of lymphadenopathy
4
Q
Splenic MZL immunophenotype
A
*similar to CLL
CD5+, CD10+, CD23+, CD103+, CD200 negative
CD19
**CD20 bright (as opposed to CLL)