Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics

Follicular lymphoma Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Follicular lymphoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-Ray
CT scan
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Biopsy
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics
CDC on Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics
Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics in the news
Blogs on Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics
Directions to Hospitals Treating Follicular lymphoma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Follicular lymphoma epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

The prevalence of follicular lymphoma increases with age. Women are more commonly affected with follicular lymphoma than men.

Epidemiology

Incidence

• Follicular lymphomas account for 20% of all lymphomas.

Age

• The prevalence of follicular lymphoma increases with age.
• The median age at diagnosis of follicular lymphoma is 60 years.

Gender

• Women are more commonly affected with follicular lymphoma than men.