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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood}} | ||
[[HAEM5:Table_of_Contents|Haematolymphoid Tumours (WHO Classification, 5th ed.)]] | [[HAEM5:Table_of_Contents|Haematolymphoid Tumours (WHO Classification, 5th ed.)]] | ||
==Primary Author(s)*== | ==Primary Author(s)*== | ||
* | *Karin Miller, MD | ||
==WHO Classification of Disease== | ==WHO Classification of Disease== | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
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|Not Recommended | |Not Recommended | ||
| | |Fulminant EBV-positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of childhood; sporadic fatal infectious mononucleosis; severe chronic active EBV (CAEBV) infection; severe CAEBV with monoclonal EBV-positive T-cell proliferation; fatal EBV-associated haemophagocytic syndrome; fulminant haemophagocytic syndrome | ||
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==Gene Rearrangements== | ==Gene Rearrangements== | ||
Monoclonal T-cell receptor gene rearrangements in most cases.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Quintanilla-Martinez|first=L.|last2=Kumar|first2=S.|last3=Fend|first3=F.|last4=Reyes|first4=E.|last5=Teruya-Feldstein|first5=J.|last6=Kingma|first6=D. W.|last7=Sorbara|first7=L.|last8=Raffeld|first8=M.|last9=Straus|first9=S. E.|date=2000-07-15|title=Fulminant EBV(+) T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder following acute/chronic EBV infection: a distinct clinicopathologic syndrome|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10887104|journal=Blood|volume=96|issue=2|pages=443–451|issn=0006-4971|pmid=10887104}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite journal|last=Coffey|first=Amy M.|last2=Lewis|first2=Annisa|last3=Marcogliese|first3=Andrea N.|last4=Elghetany|first4=M. Tarek|last5=Punia|first5=Jyotinder N.|last6=Chang|first6=Chung-Che|last7=Allen|first7=Carl E.|last8=McClain|first8=Kenneth L.|last9=Gaikwad|first9=Amos S.|date=2019-08|title=A clinicopathologic study of the spectrum of systemic forms of EBV-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders of childhood: A single tertiary care pediatric institution experience in North America|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31099136|journal=Pediatric Blood & Cancer|volume=66|issue=8|pages=e27798|doi=10.1002/pbc.27798|issn=1545-5017|pmid=31099136}}</ref> T-cell clonality can also be detected in EBV-associated HLH and other EBV-associated disorders.<ref name=":10">{{Cite journal|last=Dojcinov|first=Stefan D.|last2=Quintanilla-Martinez|first2=Leticia|date=2023-01-04|title=How I Diagnose EBV-Positive B- and T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36214507|journal=American Journal of Clinical Pathology|volume=159|issue=1|pages=14–33|doi=10.1093/ajcp/aqac105|issn=1943-7722|pmid=36214507}}</ref> | |||
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!Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes | !Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes | ||
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| | |T-cell Receptor (TCR) Gene Rearrangements | ||
| | |N/A | ||
| | |V(D)J rearrangement of T-cell receptor loci<ref>{{Cite journal|last=van Dongen|first=J. J. M.|last2=Langerak|first2=A. W.|last3=Brüggemann|first3=M.|last4=Evans|first4=P. a. S.|last5=Hummel|first5=M.|last6=Lavender|first6=F. L.|last7=Delabesse|first7=E.|last8=Davi|first8=F.|last9=Schuuring|first9=E.|date=2003-12|title=Design and standardization of PCR primers and protocols for detection of clonal immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene recombinations in suspect lymphoproliferations: report of the BIOMED-2 Concerted Action BMH4-CT98-3936|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14671650|journal=Leukemia|volume=17|issue=12|pages=2257–2317|doi=10.1038/sj.leu.2403202|issn=0887-6924|pmid=14671650}}</ref> | ||
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| | |The WHO 5th edition notes that diagnosis of SEBVTCL of childhood "may be supported by clonal TR gene rearrangements," and clonal TR gene rearrangements are included as desirable diagnostic criteria.<ref name=":3">The WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, ed. ''Haematolymphoid Tumours: Who Classification of Tumours''. 5th ed. International Agency for Research on Cancer; 2024.</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite journal|title=BlueBooksOnline|url=https://tumourclassification.iarc.who.int/chapters/63}}</ref> | ||
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==Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH== | ==Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH== | ||
* Cytogenetic abnormalities found in 30-35% of cases of SEBVTCL of childhood. The WHO 5th edition and International Consensus Classification note that cytogenetic abnormalities favor a diagnosis of SEBVTCL over EBV-positive nonfamilial HLH.<ref name=":0">Arber DA, Borowitz MJ, Cook JR, et al. ''The International Consensus Classification of Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms''.; 2025.</ref> <ref name=":3" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":10" /> | |||
* No observable patterns in the cytogenetic/karyotypic abnormalities to-date; cytogenetic abnormalities associated with worse prognosis<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite journal|last=Hue|first=Susan Swee-Shan|last2=Oon|first2=Ming Liang|last3=Wang|first3=Shi|last4=Tan|first4=Soo-Yong|last5=Ng|first5=Siok-Bian|date=2020-01|title=Epstein-Barr virus-associated T- and NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases: an update and diagnostic approach|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31767131|journal=Pathology|volume=52|issue=1|pages=111–127|doi=10.1016/j.pathol.2019.09.011|issn=1465-3931|pmid=31767131}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite journal|last=Smith|first=Megan C.|last2=Cohen|first2=Daniel N.|last3=Greig|first3=Bruce|last4=Yenamandra|first4=Ashwini|last5=Vnencak-Jones|first5=Cindy|last6=Thompson|first6=Mary Ann|last7=Kim|first7=Annette S.|date=2014|title=The ambiguous boundary between EBV-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and systemic EBV-driven T cell lymphoproliferative disorder|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25337215|journal=International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology|volume=7|issue=9|pages=5738–5749|issn=1936-2625|pmc=4203186|pmid=25337215}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Chen|first=J. S.|last2=Tzeng|first2=C. C.|last3=Tsao|first3=C. J.|last4=Su|first4=W. C.|last5=Chen|first5=T. Y.|last6=Jung|first6=Y. C.|last7=Su|first7=I. J.|date=1997-09|title=Clonal karyotype abnormalities in EBV-associated hemophagocytic syndrome|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9407723|journal=Haematologica|volume=82|issue=5|pages=572–576|issn=0390-6078|pmid=9407723}}</ref> | |||
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!Chr #!! | !Chr #!!Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH!!Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size]!!Relevant Gene(s) | ||
! | !Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | ||
! | !Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | ||
! | !Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes | ||
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==Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns== | ==Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns== | ||
N/A | |||
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!Chromosomal Pattern | !Chromosomal Pattern | ||
!Molecular Pathogenesis | !Molecular Pathogenesis | ||
! | !Prevalence - | ||
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) | |||
! | !Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | ||
! | !Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | ||
! | !Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes | ||
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== Gene Mutations (SNV/INDELS) == | |||
==Gene Mutations (SNV/ | |||
* Somatic mutations have been reported; however, consistent/recurrent mutations are not well-described.<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Saleem|first=Atif|last2=Joshi|first2=Rohan|last3=Lei|first3=Li|last4=Lezama|first4=Lhara|last5=Raghavan|first5=Shyam S.|last6=Neishaboori|first6=Nastaran|last7=Roy|first7=Mohana|last8=Schroers-Martin|first8=Joe|last9=Charville|first9=Gregory W.|date=2020-03-01|title=Novel IRF8 and PD-L1 molecular aberrations in systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214330020300055|journal=Human Pathology: Case Reports|volume=19|pages=200356|doi=10.1016/j.ehpc.2020.200356|issn=2214-3300}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Asmussen|first=Anders|last2=Quintanilla-Martinez|first2=Leticia|last3=Larsen|first3=Martin|last4=Fagerberg|first4=Christina|last5=Bækvad-Hansen|first5=Marie|last6=Juul|first6=Maja Bech|last7=Rewers|first7=Kate|last8=Raaschou-Jensen|first8=Klas|last9=Barnkob|first9=Mike Bogetofte|date=2024-01|title=Severe lympho-depletion, abrogated thymopoiesis and systemic EBV positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood, a case|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37871127|journal=Leukemia & Lymphoma|volume=65|issue=1|pages=118–122|doi=10.1080/10428194.2023.2264425|issn=1029-2403|pmid=37871127}}</ref> | |||
** ''FYN'' mutations have been reported in two cases <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":2" /> | |||
** Mutations in ''KMT2D'', ''MFHAS1'', ''STAT3'', ''EP300'', ''ITPKB'', ''DDX3X'', ''NOTCH1'', ''NOTCH2'', and ''TET2'' (amongst others) have also been reported<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gao|first=Li-Min|last2=Zhao|first2=Sha|last3=Zhang|first3=Wen-Yan|last4=Wang|first4=Mi|last5=Li|first5=Hui-Fang|last6=Lizaso|first6=Anle|last7=Liu|first7=Wei-Ping|date=2019|title=Somatic mutations in KMT2D and TET2 associated with worse prognosis in Epstein-Barr virus-associated T or natural killer-cell lymphoproliferative disorders|url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6783120/|journal=Cancer Biology & Therapy|volume=20|issue=10|pages=1319–1327|doi=10.1080/15384047.2019.1638670|issn=1555-8576|pmc=6783120|pmid=31311407}}</ref> | |||
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!Gene!! | !Gene!!Genetic Alteration!!Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other!!Prevalence - | ||
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) | |||
! | !Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | ||
! | !Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | ||
! | !Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes | ||
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|}Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in [https://www.cbioportal.org/ <u>cBioportal</u>], [https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic <u>COSMIC</u>], and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content. | |}Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in [https://www.cbioportal.org/ <u>cBioportal</u>], [https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic <u>COSMIC</u>], and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content. | ||
== Epigenomic Alterations == | |||
N/A | |||
==Epigenomic Alterations== | |||
== Genes and Main Pathways Involved == | |||
N/A | |||
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== Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods == | |||
* | * In the WHO 5th edition, clonal TCR-gene rearrangements are included as ''desirable'' diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of SEBVTCL of childhood<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":6" /> | ||
< | * Differential Diagnosis with EBV-positive HLH is challenging | ||
** TCR-gene rearrangements and aberrant T-cell phenotypes can be seen in both SEBVTCL of childhood and EBV-positive HLH | |||
- | ** The WHO 5th edition and International Consensus Classification note that cytogenetic abnormalities favor a diagnosis of SEBVTCL over EBV-positive nonfamilial HLH.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /> | ||
</ | ** Primary/familial EBV-positive HLH can be excluded by family history and genetic analysis<ref name=":10" /> | ||
* TCR-gene rearrangements can be detected via PCR or NGS methods. Cytogenetic abnormalities can be detected with karyotype and chromosome microarray (CMA). | |||
== Familial Forms == | |||
N/A | |||
== Additional Information == | |||
== | * SEBVTCL of childhood shows an increased prevalence in populations from Asia and Latin America, suggesting a potential genetic etiology. However, no specific genetic abnormalities have been detected<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Montes-Mojarro|first=Ivonne A.|last2=Kim|first2=Wook Youn|last3=Fend|first3=Falko|last4=Quintanilla-Martinez|first4=Leticia|date=2020-01|title=Epstein - Barr virus positive T and NK-cell lymphoproliferations: Morphological features and differential diagnosis|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31889602|journal=Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology|volume=37|issue=1|pages=32–46|doi=10.1053/j.semdp.2019.12.004|issn=0740-2570|pmid=31889602}}</ref> | ||
* Typically occurs following primary acute EBV infection; though, it is rarely reported in patients with a history of systemic chronic active EBV (CAEBV)<ref name=":10" /> | |||
* Harbors type A EBV with the wildtype or 30bp-deleted product of ''LMP1''<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite journal|last=Kasahara|first=Y.|last2=Yachie|first2=A.|last3=Takei|first3=K.|last4=Kanegane|first4=C.|last5=Okada|first5=K.|last6=Ohta|first6=K.|last7=Seki|first7=H.|last8=Igarashi|first8=N.|last9=Maruhashi|first9=K.|date=2001-09-15|title=Differential cellular targets of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection between acute EBV-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and chronic active EBV infection|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11535525|journal=Blood|volume=98|issue=6|pages=1882–1888|doi=10.1182/blood.v98.6.1882|issn=0006-4971|pmid=11535525}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Suzuki|first=Keiko|last2=Ohshima|first2=Koichi|last3=Karube|first3=Kennosuke|last4=Suzumiya|first4=Junji|last5=Ohga|first5=Shouichi|last6=Ishihara|first6=Shigehiko|last7=Tamura|first7=Kazuo|last8=Kikuchi|first8=Masahiro|date=2004-05|title=Clinicopathological states of Epstein-Barr virus-associated T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorders (severe chronic active EBV infection) of children and young adults|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15067338|journal=International Journal of Oncology|volume=24|issue=5|pages=1165–1174|issn=1019-6439|pmid=15067338}}</ref> | |||
== Links == | |||
[[HAEM4:EBV-Positive T-cell and NK-cell Lymphoproliferative Diseases of Childhood]]<center><center> | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Primary authors will typically be those that initially create and complete the content of a page. If a subsequent user modifies the content and feels the effort put forth is of high enough significance to warrant listing in the authorship section, please contact the [[Leadership|''<u>Associate Editor</u>'']] or other CCGA representative. When pages have a major update, the new author will be acknowledged at the beginning of the page, and those who contributed previously will be acknowledged below as a prior author. | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Primary authors will typically be those that initially create and complete the content of a page. If a subsequent user modifies the content and feels the effort put forth is of high enough significance to warrant listing in the authorship section, please contact the [[Leadership|''<u>Associate Editor</u>'']] or other CCGA representative. When pages have a major update, the new author will be acknowledged at the beginning of the page, and those who contributed previously will be acknowledged below as a prior author. | ||
Prior Author(s): | Prior Author(s): Lisa A. Lansdon, PhD & Linda D. Cooley, MD, MBA | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Citation of this Page'': “Systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood”. Compendium of Cancer Genome Aberrations (CCGA), Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC), updated {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}, <nowiki>https://ccga.io/index.php/HAEM5:Systemic_EBV-positive_T-cell_lymphoma_of_childhood</nowiki>. | <nowiki>*</nowiki>''Citation of this Page'': “Systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood”. Compendium of Cancer Genome Aberrations (CCGA), Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC), updated {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}, <nowiki>https://ccga.io/index.php/HAEM5:Systemic_EBV-positive_T-cell_lymphoma_of_childhood</nowiki>. | ||
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Haematolymphoid Tumours (WHO Classification, 5th ed.)
Primary Author(s)*
- Karin Miller, MD
WHO Classification of Disease
| Structure | Disease |
|---|---|
| Book | Haematolymphoid Tumours (5th ed.) |
| Category | T-cell and NK-cell lymphoid proliferations and lymphomas |
| Family | Mature T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms |
| Type | EBV-positive T-cell and NK-cell lymphoid proliferations and lymphomas of childhood |
| Subtype(s) | Systemic EBV-positive T-cell lymphoma of childhood |
Related Terminology
| Acceptable | N/A |
| Not Recommended | Fulminant EBV-positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of childhood; sporadic fatal infectious mononucleosis; severe chronic active EBV (CAEBV) infection; severe CAEBV with monoclonal EBV-positive T-cell proliferation; fatal EBV-associated haemophagocytic syndrome; fulminant haemophagocytic syndrome |
Gene Rearrangements
Monoclonal T-cell receptor gene rearrangements in most cases.[1][2] T-cell clonality can also be detected in EBV-associated HLH and other EBV-associated disorders.[3]
| Driver Gene | Fusion(s) and Common Partner Genes | Molecular Pathogenesis | Typical Chromosomal Alteration(s) | Prevalence -Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) | Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-cell Receptor (TCR) Gene Rearrangements | N/A | V(D)J rearrangement of T-cell receptor loci[4] | N/A | Common[1] | D | Yes | The WHO 5th edition notes that diagnosis of SEBVTCL of childhood "may be supported by clonal TR gene rearrangements," and clonal TR gene rearrangements are included as desirable diagnostic criteria.[5][6] |
Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH
- Cytogenetic abnormalities found in 30-35% of cases of SEBVTCL of childhood. The WHO 5th edition and International Consensus Classification note that cytogenetic abnormalities favor a diagnosis of SEBVTCL over EBV-positive nonfamilial HLH.[7] [5][6][3]
- No observable patterns in the cytogenetic/karyotypic abnormalities to-date; cytogenetic abnormalities associated with worse prognosis[2][8][9][10]
| Chr # | Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH | Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size] | Relevant Gene(s) | Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns
N/A
| Chromosomal Pattern | Molecular Pathogenesis | Prevalence -
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) |
Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Gene Mutations (SNV/INDELS)
- Somatic mutations have been reported; however, consistent/recurrent mutations are not well-described.[3][11][12]
| Gene | Genetic Alteration | Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other | Prevalence -
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) |
Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in cBioportal, COSMIC, and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content.
Epigenomic Alterations
N/A
Genes and Main Pathways Involved
N/A
| Gene; Genetic Alteration | Pathway | Pathophysiologic Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods
- In the WHO 5th edition, clonal TCR-gene rearrangements are included as desirable diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of SEBVTCL of childhood[5][6]
- Differential Diagnosis with EBV-positive HLH is challenging
- TCR-gene rearrangements and aberrant T-cell phenotypes can be seen in both SEBVTCL of childhood and EBV-positive HLH
- The WHO 5th edition and International Consensus Classification note that cytogenetic abnormalities favor a diagnosis of SEBVTCL over EBV-positive nonfamilial HLH.[5][7]
- Primary/familial EBV-positive HLH can be excluded by family history and genetic analysis[3]
- TCR-gene rearrangements can be detected via PCR or NGS methods. Cytogenetic abnormalities can be detected with karyotype and chromosome microarray (CMA).
Familial Forms
N/A
Additional Information
- SEBVTCL of childhood shows an increased prevalence in populations from Asia and Latin America, suggesting a potential genetic etiology. However, no specific genetic abnormalities have been detected[14]
- Typically occurs following primary acute EBV infection; though, it is rarely reported in patients with a history of systemic chronic active EBV (CAEBV)[3]
- Harbors type A EBV with the wildtype or 30bp-deleted product of LMP1[1][15][16]
Links
HAEM4:EBV-Positive T-cell and NK-cell Lymphoproliferative Diseases of Childhood
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Quintanilla-Martinez, L.; et al. (2000-07-15). "Fulminant EBV(+) T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder following acute/chronic EBV infection: a distinct clinicopathologic syndrome". Blood. 96 (2): 443–451. ISSN 0006-4971. PMID 10887104.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Coffey, Amy M.; et al. (2019-08). "A clinicopathologic study of the spectrum of systemic forms of EBV-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders of childhood: A single tertiary care pediatric institution experience in North America". Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 66 (8): e27798. doi:10.1002/pbc.27798. ISSN 1545-5017. PMID 31099136. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Dojcinov, Stefan D.; et al. (2023-01-04). "How I Diagnose EBV-Positive B- and T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders". American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 159 (1): 14–33. doi:10.1093/ajcp/aqac105. ISSN 1943-7722. PMID 36214507 Check
|pmid=value (help). - ↑ van Dongen, J. J. M.; et al. (2003-12). "Design and standardization of PCR primers and protocols for detection of clonal immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene recombinations in suspect lymphoproliferations: report of the BIOMED-2 Concerted Action BMH4-CT98-3936". Leukemia. 17 (12): 2257–2317. doi:10.1038/sj.leu.2403202. ISSN 0887-6924. PMID 14671650. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 The WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, ed. Haematolymphoid Tumours: Who Classification of Tumours. 5th ed. International Agency for Research on Cancer; 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "BlueBooksOnline".
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Arber DA, Borowitz MJ, Cook JR, et al. The International Consensus Classification of Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms.; 2025.
- ↑ Hue, Susan Swee-Shan; et al. (2020-01). "Epstein-Barr virus-associated T- and NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases: an update and diagnostic approach". Pathology. 52 (1): 111–127. doi:10.1016/j.pathol.2019.09.011. ISSN 1465-3931. PMID 31767131. Check date values in:
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