Abstract
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare form of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which presents as an accumulation of lymphatic cells within a body cavity. It is classified as a human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)-positive lymphoma and is associated with HIV. The prognosis is poor. Cases of HHV-8-negative PEL have been described in immunocompetent patients. We report a case of an 86-year-old man diagnosed with HHV-8-negative PEL. Based on case reports he was treated with pleuracentesis and was still in complete remission one year later.
| Translated title of the contribution | Primary effusion lymphoma is a rare cause of pleural effusion |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | V10150795 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2016 |
Keywords
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- Journal Article