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

Orpha code: 289661OMIM code:

Definition

Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly is a rare form of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring most commonly in patients over the age of 50 (usually between 70-75 years of age), without overt immunodeficiency, and presenting with nodal and extranodal involvement (in sites such as the stomach, lung, skin and pancreas) and B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss). The tumor is characterized by an aggressive course and a short survival rate.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
EBV-positive DLBCL of the elderly
DLBCL wieku podeszłego EBV-pozytywny
ORPHA code
289661
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
C83.3
ICD11 code
2A81.6

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