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

2A81.6

Link to WHO Definition

Epstein-Barr Virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/407807101

An aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma affecting patients older than 50 years. Epstein-Barr virus is present in all cases. There is no known history of immunodeficiency or prior lymphoma. The majority of patients present with extranodal disease.

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