Hematologic Neoplasms
| Definition: |
Neoplasms located in the blood and blood-forming tissue (the bone marrow and lymphatic tissue). The commonest forms are the various types of LEUKEMIA, of LYMPHOMA, and of the progressive, life-threatening forms of the MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES. |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified only; prefer LEUKEMIA or LYMPHOMA or their specifics; do not use /blood supply /second /secret; DF: HEMATOL NEOPL |
| Also Called: |
Hematopoietic Neoplasms |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hematologic Diseases (1969-1996),Neoplasms (1967-1996),specific leukemias (1968-1996),specific lymphomas (1968-1996) |
Hematologic Neoplasms Categories.
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Bone Marrow Neoplasms - Neoplasms located in the bone marrow. They are differentiated from neoplasms composed of bone marrow cells, such as MYELOMA. Most bone marrow neoplasms are metastatic. |
Hematologic Neoplasms Definitions and Terms
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