Abstract
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is one of the most common type of indolent non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It originates from germinal center B cells and has characteristic translocation t(11,14) involving immunoglobulin heavy chain gene (chromosome 14q32) and Bcl2 gene (chromosome 18q21) in 90% of patients. FL presents with lymphadenopathy and/or bone marrow involvement. Diagnosis is confirmed by histological examination of lymph nodes. FL is a slow growing tumor with frequent remission and relapses. Follicular lymphoma international prognostic index (FLIPI) and progression of disease within 24 months (POD24) are most important prognostic markers. Early-stage disease is usually treated with radiotherapy. Management of advanced stage depends on disease burden. Patients with advanced stage disease may be observed in case of low burden disease and those with high disease load require treatment with chemo-immunotherapy.
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