Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma epidemiology and demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

• Enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma is a very rare form of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with an average incidence of 0.10 to 1.5 per 100,000 inhabitants per year, mostly occurs in the older adult, peak incidence average of 59 years old and involves proximal small intestine (duodenum and jejunum).
• Type II EATL is more common in the Asian population and not related to celiac disease, whereas type I EATL is more frequently happens in western Europe.