Pediatric-type follicular lymphoma is an uncommon and newly recognized entity of lymphoid neoplasm commonly encountered in the young population. Despite its indolent clinical course and localized nodal involvement, it has been characterized by its high-grade histopathological features. The overlapping features between this disease and several entities have made approaching this unique entity significantly challenging, with all such features being reflected in the strict diagnostic criteria highlighted by the WHO 2016 lymphoid malignancy classification. Despite its characteristic high-grade histology, its cure rates have remained high, with relapse and transformation rarely occurring. Interestingly, several cases have achieved remission following nodal disease resection, possibly eliminating the need for chemotherapy and radiation and preventing long-term morbidities from later approaches in disease survivors.
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