Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas caused by malignant (cancerous) T-Cell lymphocytes represent a smaller subset (about 15% in the US) of the known types of lymphoma (the other 2 subsets being B-Cell lymphomas and lymphomas where the cell type is unknown).
Causes
Some cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma ("classic", affecting adolescents and children and often involving the skin) have a t(2;5) gene translocation. Causes for this and other types of lymphoma are under constant investigation.
T-Cell Lymphomas: A Breakdown
Lymphomas are categorized by how the T-cells are affected. An in-depth list of
lymphoma classifications and types is available for reference. Please select a link for a specific lymphoma or group of lymphomas:
• Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
• Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Mycosis Fungoids / Sezary's Syndrome
• Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas
• Angioimmunoblastic Lymphoma
• Angiocentric Lymphoma (nasal T-Cell lymphoma)
• Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma
• Adult T-Cell Lymphoma / Leukemia
Resources
The Hematopathology site has a great, often times technical,
discussion of T-cell lymphomas
Related Articles
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Information Pages:
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Diagnosis
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Aggressive Lymphomas
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Indolent Lymphomas
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Treatment
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Resources
Childhood Lymphoma Information Pages:
Childhood Lymphoma
Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
