Lymphocyte Rich Classical HL
Pathology
- Classical HRS cells
- Cellular background of mainly small B lymphocytes
- Nodular or less commonly diffuse growth pattern
Microscopic appearance (high power) of Lymphocyte Rich Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma:
Clinical picture
- Only 1% or so of all Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Median age at presentation older (30s) than nodular lymphocyte predominant.
- Very similar to nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma in patterns of spread and prognosis.