Large B-Cell Lymphoma with IRF4 Rearrangement - CISMeF
Large B-Cell Lymphoma with IRF4 RearrangementNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Large B-Cell Lymphoma with IRF4 Rearrangement;
NCIt synonyms : LBCL with IRF4 Rearrangement;
NCIt definition : A large B-cell lymphoma that usually affects the Waldeyer ring and/or cervical lymph
nodes and less often the gastrointestinal tract. It occurs most commonly in children
and young adults and is low stage. It is characterized by a follicular, follicular
and diffuse, or pure diffuse growth pattern resembling follicular lymphoma grade 3B
or a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Most cases have IG/IRF4 rearrangements. BCL2 rearrangements
are not present. Some cases that belong in this category lack an IRF4 rearrangement
but have strong IRF4/MUM1 expression. This lymphoma is more aggressive than pediatric-type
follicular lymphomas.;