| Literature DB >> 11342372 |
J Rodriguez1, J E Romaguera, R L Katz, J Said, F Cabanillas.
Abstract
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a newly described high-grade B cell lymphoma which develops in association with Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSV) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. We hereby describe a very unusual presentation of PEL that developed in the abdominal cavity of an HIV negative, KSV negative patient with a 1-year history of refractory ascites due to alcohol-related liver cirrhosis. Possible factors aiding lymphomagenesis in the cirrhotic state are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11342372 DOI: 10.3109/10428190109057969
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Leuk Lymphoma ISSN: 1026-8022