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Body cavity lymphoma.

Valeria Ascoli1, Francesco Lo-Coco

  • 1Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, University La Sapienza, Roma, Italy. valeria.ascoli@uniroma1.it

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|June 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Body cavity lymphomas (BCLs) are rare cancers. Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), linked to human herpesvirus-8, is a key type discussed, alongside other BCLs associated with Epstein-Barr virus or cirrhosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Body cavity lymphomas (BCLs) are rare non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
  • These lymphomas proliferate in serous body cavities, causing recurrent effusions.
  • Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a distinct BCL subtype.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) and its association with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8).
  • To discuss other types of body cavity lymphomas (BCLs).
  • To differentiate these lymphomas from non-neoplastic effusions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of BCLs.
  • Focus on primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) association.
  • Brief discussion of other BCL subtypes and related conditions.

Main Results:

  • Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is characterized by human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection.
  • Other BCLs include Epstein-Barr virus-associated pyothorax-associated lymphoma (PAL).
  • BCLs can also be associated with cirrhosis (HCV or alcohol-related) or mimic lymphomatous effusions.

Conclusions:

  • Body cavity lymphomas (BCLs) are a diverse group of rare malignancies.
  • Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) is central to primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) pathogenesis.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial, distinguishing BCLs from non-neoplastic effusions.

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