NCIt related terms : HV-Like Lymphoma; Hydroa Vacciniforme-Like Lymphoma;
NCIt definition : A rare, EBV-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, composed of CD8
positive cytotoxic T-lymphocytes. It affects children, almost exclusively in Latin
America and Asia. Patients present with papulovesicular skin lesions, clinically resembling
hydroa vacciniforme, in areas of sun-exposed skin.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: In contrast to hydroa vacciniforme (HV), HV-like lymphoma is not induced by
sun exposure and the lesions can occur in both sun-exposed and covered body areas.
It affects children, almost exclusively in Latin America and Asia.;