What is splenic marginal zone lymphoma?
Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) is an indolent B-cell lymphoma that replaces the normal structure of the spleen with lymphoid cells causing enlargement of the spleen.
How do members experience splenic marginal zone lymphoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with splenic marginal zone lymphoma*
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Bone pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Mental fatigue or exhaustion
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Awakening due to pain
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for splenic marginal zone lymphoma*
Who has splenic marginal zone lymphoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 13 |