Primary effusion lymphoma
| Primary effusion lymphoma | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | Hematology and oncology |
| ICD-O | M9678/3 |
| DiseasesDB | 33904 |
| Patient UK | Primary effusion lymphoma |
| MeSH | D054685 |
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a B-cell lymphoma, presenting with a malignant effusion without a tumor mass.[1][2]:879-881
Causes
PEL most commonly arises in patients with underlying immunodeficiency, such as AIDS.[3][4] PEL is caused by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).[5][6] In most cases, the lymphoma cells are also infected with Epstein Barr virus (EBV).[7]
The condition can exist in the absence of HHV-8 and HIV, though this is rare.[8]
Presentation
PEL is unusual in that the majority of cases arise in body cavities, such as the pleural space or the pericardium; another name for PEL is "body cavity lymphoma".
The immunophenotype : CD45+ (95%), CD20-, CD79a-, PAX5-, CD30+, CD38+, CD138+ and EMA+.[2]:879-881 Staining the nucleus for HHV-8 LANA may be helpful.[2]:879-881
History
It was recognized as a unique type of lymphoma only after the discovery of KSHV in 1994.
Prognosis
It is generally resistant to cancer chemotherapy drugs that are active against other lymphomas, and carries a poor prognosis.[9]
Sirolimus has been proposed as a treatment option.[10]
See also
References
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