body cavity-based lymphoma
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Introduction
Distinct subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Etiology
- associated with human herpesvirus type 8
- may occur in association with AIDS
Clinical manifestations
- malignant effusions
- no lymphadenopathy or large tumor mass
More general terms
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998