KSHV-positive solid lymphomas represent an extra-cavitary variant of primary effusion lymphoma

A Chadburn, E Hyjek, S Mathew… - The American journal …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a unique form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
associated with Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV; HHV-8) that displays a
distinct constellation of clinical, morphologic, immunologic, and molecular characteristics.
Rare KSHV-containing immunoblastic lymphomas occurring in solid tissues have been
described. Whether they represent part of the spectrum of PEL has not been determined.
The morphologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular features of KSHV-positive solid …