Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is a rare type of leukemia that affects the T-cells, a type of white blood cell. The disease is caused by the Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and is most common in areas where HTLV-1 is prevalent, such as southwestern Japan, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa and South America.
Pronunciation
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is pronounced as a-dult tee-sel loo-kee-mee-uh/lim-foh-muh.
Etymology
The term "Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma" is derived from the type of cell affected (T-cell), the age group most commonly affected (adults), and the nature of the disease (leukemia/lymphoma).
Related Terms
- Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- Lymphoma: A type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
- T-cell: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
- Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1: A retrovirus that can cause a rare type of leukemia known as Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma can vary widely, but may include fatigue, skin rash, lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), and hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma typically involves blood tests, imaging studies, and a biopsy of affected tissue.
Treatment
Treatment for Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma may include chemotherapy, antiviral drugs, and stem cell transplantation.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma varies depending on the subtype of the disease and the patient's overall health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
- Wikipedia's article - Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
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