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Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8-associated multicentric Castleman disease

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Link to WHO Definition

Large B-cell lymphoma arising in HHV8-associated multicentric Castleman disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/890839710

An aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring in patients with multicentric type Castleman disease. It is characterised by the presence of human herpes virus 8-infected large B-lymphocytes that resemble plasmablasts. It is usually seen in patients with HIV infection.