C82.3: Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa
Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa is a specific type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer which originates in the lymphatic system, the body's disease-fighting network. Specifically, it develops in the white blood cells, or lymphocytes, which are part of the body's immune system. This condition is characterized by clusters or 'follicles' of abnormal lymphocytes collecting in lymph nodes and other tissues. In grade IIIa, the abnormal cells are still partially surrounded by normal cells. Common symptoms include painless swelling of the lymph nodes, typically in the neck, underarm or groin, as well as fatigue, shortness of breath, night sweats and unexplained weight loss. The lymphoma can progress at varying rates, from slow to rapid, and may involve other parts of the lymphatic system and even other organs as well over time. It's important to note that many people with this specific condition have no symptoms until the disease is advanced.
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