Tertiary Lymphoid Structure

Preferred Label : Tertiary Lymphoid Structure;

NCIt related terms : TERTIARY LYMPHOID STRUCTURES; TLS;

NCIt definition : Ectopic lymphoid formations in nonlymphoid tissues. They resemble lymph nodes and can contain B-cell-rich follicles with germinal centers, T-cell-rich interfollicular areas, and high endothelial venules. Causes include persistent infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.;

Alternative definition : CDISC: The formation of follicular structures, preferably with some germinal center development, with distinct high endothelial venules (HEVs) and inflammation in an atypical location. (INHAND);

Details

Origin ID

C176410;

UMLS CUI

C4277544;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Tertiary Lymphoid Structures [MeSH concept]
- shiga toxins [MeSH Descriptor]
- tumor lysis syndrome [MeSH Descriptor]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Tertiary Lymphoid Structures [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Tissue [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Tertiary Lymphoid Structures [MeSH Descriptor]
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- CDISC SEND Non-Neoplastic Finding Type Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]

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