Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This group of diseases is defined pathologically by a diffuse infiltrate of large neoplastic B-cells and clinically by aggressive presentations. Variants and subtypes of DLBCL are recognized in the REAL (Real European-American Lymphoma Classification) and WHO (World Health Classifications) based on unique pathologic features and clinical presentations. Herein are described the three clinical subtypes of DLBCL.
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Savage, K.J. (2008). Rare B-cell Lymphomas: Primary Mediastinal, Intravascular, and Primary Effusion Lymphoma. In: Ansell, S.M. (eds) Rare Hematological Malignancies., vol 142. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73744-7_10
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