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Preferred term

Lymphoma, Primary Effusion  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A rare neoplasm of large B-cells usually presenting as serious effusions without detectable tumor masses. The most common sites of involvement are the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities. It is associated with HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 8, most often occurring in the setting of immunodeficiency.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Primary Effusion Lymphoma

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RZZSXGJT-N

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