Other names: DLBCL
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system which occurs when a developing white cell (lymphocyte) goes through an abnormal change, multiplies and accumulates in various parts of the body.
DLBCL is a fast growing lymphoma that develops from the mature B cells and can arise in the lymph nodes or in other organs or tissues. Some of the rarer DLBCL have their own classification but the most common subtype is known as 'not otherwise specified'.
General symptoms of DLBCL are fevers, night sweats and weight loss. Another symptom is painless and fast growing lymph nodes, these swelling can also occur in the abdomen, liver, lungs, skin and other areas of the body.
