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Quantification of Tumor Cell Adhesion in Lymph Node Cryosections

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[Lymph node pathology - an update].

S Hartmann¹, M L Hansmann

¹Senckenbergisches Institut für Pathologie, Klinikum der J. W. Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. s.hartmann@em.uni-frankfurt.de

|January 16, 2013

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Immune suppression increases lymphoma risk, particularly in transplant recipients and those with autoimmune diseases. The article reviews these lymphomas and challenging "gray zone" lymphomas.

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Quantification of Tumor Cell Adhesion in Lymph Node Cryosections

Quantification of Tumor Cell Adhesion in Lymph Node Cryosections

Published on: February 9, 2020

Area of Science:

Oncology
Immunology
Pathology

Context:

Increasing numbers of immunosuppressed patients due to organ transplantation and autoimmune disease treatment.
Immune suppression is a known risk factor for the development of malignant lymphomas.
Advances in medical science have led to a rise in patients requiring immunosuppression.

Purpose:

To discuss different forms of immune suppression and their associated lymphoma entities.
To explore the diagnostic challenges and biological continuum of gray zone lymphomas.
To provide an overview of lymphoma development in immunosuppressed individuals.

Summary:

This article examines the link between immune suppression and malignant lymphoma development.
It details various immunosuppression types and corresponding lymphoma entities.
Additionally, it addresses the complexities of gray zone lymphomas, bridging Hodgkin's lymphoma and diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

Impact:

Enhances understanding of lymphoma risks in immunosuppressed populations.
Highlights diagnostic challenges posed by gray zone lymphomas.
Informs clinical management and research directions for these specific lymphoma types.