Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Positive Multicentric Castleman Disease - CISMeF
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Positive Multicentric Castleman DiseaseNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Positive Multicentric Castleman Disease;
NCIt synonyms : Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV 8-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease; Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in HHV8-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease; Kaposi s Sarcoma-Associated Human Herpes Virus 8 Positive Extracavity Lymphoma; Large B-Cell Lymphoma Arising in Human Herpes Virus 8-Associated Multicentric Castleman
Disease;
NCIt 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.;