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Is diffused b cell lymphoma genetic?
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Not really: While there may be a genetic suscepibiltiy to developing lymphoma it is not truly a genetic disease.
Answered 4/4/2016
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No: Diffuse is distinguished from nodular. There are small cell and large cell varieties. They carry an antigen that can be marged with a cd-20 immunohistochemistry. They are of unknown cause; not hereditary.
Answered 1/29/2013
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