NCIt related terms : Adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia;
NCIt definition : A peripheral (mature) T-cell neoplasm linked to the human T-cell leukemia virus type
1 (HTLV-1). Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is endemic in several regions of the world,
in particular Japan, the Caribbean, and parts of Central Africa.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An aggressive (fast-growing) type of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma caused
by the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1). It is marked by bone and skin
lesions, high calcium levels, and enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, and liver.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
ICD-O code : 9827/3;
Codes from synonyms : 10001415; CDR0000269411; CDR0000269410;