Hematological Malignancies

Introduction

• Primary bone lymphoma (PBL) constitutes approximately 5% of all extranodal NHLs, <1% of all NHLs, and 3-7% of all malignant primary bone tumours

• Median age at diagnosis: 45 – 60 years old

• A slight preponderance of males over females (male/female ratio 1.5)