2A81.6

Epstein-Barr Virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly

Linfoma difuso de grandes células B vírus Epstein-Barr positivo do idoso

Category

Definition

An aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma affecting patients older than 50 years. Epstein-Barr virus is present in all cases. There is no known history of immunodeficiency or prior lymphoma. The majority of patients present with extranodal disease.

Index Terms

Epstein-Barr Virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderlyEBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly