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Primary effusion lymphoma in an elderly patient effectively treated by lenalidomide: case report and review of literature

Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare aggressive subset of non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. It is caused by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus/human herpesvirus type 8 (KSHV/HHV8). It occurs mainly, but not exclusively, in HIV-positive patients. PEL predominantly develops in serous cavities and o...

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Autores principales: Antar, A, El Hajj, H, Jabbour, M, Khalifeh, I, EL-Merhi, F, Mahfouz, R, Bazarbachi, A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3972705/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24608734
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bcj.2014.6