Nodular lymphocyte-predominant hodgkin lymphoma

Semin Radiat Oncol. 2007 Jul;17(3):184-9. doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2007.02.004.

Abstract

Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL), a distinct subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma, is a rare disease with a generally favorable prognosis. The hallmark of NLPHL is the presence of the lymphocytic and histiocytic cell, which, in contrast to the classic Reed-Sternberg cell, is CD20+, CD15-, and CD30-. NLPHL tends to have an indolent natural history, a long time to disease progression, a delayed time to relapse, and a high likelihood of presenting as early-stage disease. The evidence to guide the management of patients with NLPHL is limited by the rarity of this disease, but the available data support the use of involved-field radiation therapy alone for localized disease. Treatment-related late effects contribute significantly to the causes of death in patients treated for NLPHL.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD20 / analysis
  • Disease Progression
  • Histiocytes / pathology
  • Hodgkin Disease / classification*
  • Hodgkin Disease / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Lewis X Antigen / analysis
  • Lymphocytes / pathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Rare Diseases

Substances

  • Antigens, CD20
  • Lewis X Antigen