Precursor Lymphoid Neoplasms

Description The lymphoid neoplasms derived from T and B cells tend to occur in children.  About 85% of them are derived from the B series, and 15% from T cells.  Some of T origin frequently present in adolescent males as lymphoma with mediastinal disease.  The remainder present as ALL.
Frequency ALL 
Markers
Pre B TdT, CD19, 20, sometimes CD 10
Pre T CD 1, sometimes CD 2, 3, 4, 5,8

 
Lymphomas
Heme-Onc
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