Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in children.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHLS) in children can conveniently be divided into four major types: lymphoblastic lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, non-Burkitt's lymphoma, and large-cell lymphoma. This article reviews the clinical and histopathologic features of the different types. Recent studies have demonstrated that accurate diagnosis and histopathologic classification of NHL in children provide the optimal basis for selection of therapy.