| Literature DB >> 21212426 |
Jorge J Castillo1, Brady E Beltran, Roberto N Miranda, Semra Paydas, Eric S Winer, James N Butera.
Abstract
Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV-positive) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the elderly is a newly described lymphoproliferative disorder recently included as a "provisional" entity in the most current WHO Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. The objective of this review is to provide a thorough and current summary of the existing knowledge of this subtype of DLBCL. We will review and discuss the incidence of EBV expression in DLBCL, the pathogenesis behind EBV-driven malignant transformation of B cells, the different EBV latency patterns associated with DLBCL, the distinct pathologic characteristics of EBV-positive DLBCL, the potential predictive and prognostic value of EBV tumoral status in patients with DLBCL, and potential strategies for the treatment of this rare entity, which is characterized by a suboptimal response to therapy and poor survival rate.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21212426 PMCID: PMC3228047 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2010-0213
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncologist ISSN: 1083-7159