Hepatosplenic Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma
Hepatosplenic Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma
AJ Ferreri, S Govi, SA Pileri
Yes
20110931
2011 Oct 31
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol
Hepatosplenic Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2011 Oct 31;[Epub Ahead of Print], AJ Ferreri, S Govi, SA Pileri
Abstract
Abstract
Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTL) is a rare and aggressive extranodal lymphoma derived mostly from cytotoxic γδ T-cells. The peak incidence is in adolescents and young adults, and is more common in males. Up to 20% of HSTL arise in the setting of chronic immune suppression, most commonly solid organ transplantation or prolonged antigenic stimulation. Patients present with systemic symptoms (fever), abdominal pain, weakness, and marked hepatosplenomegaly in the absence of lymphadenopathy. Patients...