Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mantle cell is an rare type and accounts for about one in 20 of all cases of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It is a cancer of the B-lymphocytes. Mantle cell lymphoma can occur at any age from the late 30s to old age, but is more common in the over 50s. It is three times more common in men than in women.auses
Causes
The causes of mantle cell lymphoma are unknown. Mantle cell lymphoma, like other cancers, is not infectious and cannot be passed on to other people.
Signs and symptoms
The first sign of the condition is often a painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin, caused by enlarged lymph nodes. Often more than one group of nodes is affected. The lymphoma may spread to affect various organs in the body, such as the bone marrow, liver or spleen. About 1 in 4 people with mantle cell lymphoma will also have the disease in the stomach or bowel. Some people experience a loss of appettite and tiredness.
Other symptoms may include night sweats, unexplained high temperatures, and weight loss. These are known as B symptoms.
