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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Positive Multicentric Castleman Disease

MedGen UID:
758641
•Concept ID:
C3472615
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8 associated multicentric Castleman disease; Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8-associated multicentric Castleman disease; Large B-cell lymphoma arising in human herpesvirus type 8 associated multicentric Castleman disease
SNOMED CT: Large B-cell lymphoma arising in human herpesvirus type 8 associated multicentric Castleman disease (450911001); Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8 associated multicentric Castleman disease (450911001); Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8-associated multicentric Castleman disease (866098005)

Definition

An aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring in patients with HHV8-positive multicentric Castleman disease. It is characterized by the presence of human herpesvirus 8-infected large B-lymphocytes that resemble plasmablasts. It is usually seen in patients with HIV infection. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDiffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Positive Multicentric Castleman Disease

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