C85.2: Mediastinal (thymic) large B-cell lymphoma

Mediastinal (thymic) large B-cell lymphoma is a specific form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system. This condition specifically affects the B-cells, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies to fight infections. The term 'mediastinal' refers to its occurrence in the mediastinum, the space in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and several other organs. 'Thymic' indicates its initial development in the thymus, a small organ in your upper chest where T lymphocytes mature. This disease tends to grow fast, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing. Other general lymphoma symptoms may also develop, such as unintentional weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and swollen lymph nodes. Although this is a serious condition, many times it is treatable with medical intervention.