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'''Lymphoproliferative disorder''' is a non-specific term that encompasses hematologic cancers and lymphocyte proliferations that are not obviously [[cancer]].<ref>URL: [https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=45767 https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=45767]. Accessed on: March 24, 2017.</ref> | '''Lymphoproliferative disorder''' is a non-specific term that encompasses a subset of hematologic cancers and lymphocyte proliferations that are not obviously [[cancer]].<ref>URL: [https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=45767 https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=45767]. Accessed on: March 24, 2017.</ref> | ||
It should '''not''' be confused with [[post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder]] (PTLPD). PTLPD is a specific diagnosis and dealt with in a separate article. | It should '''not''' be confused with [[post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder]] (PTLPD). PTLPD is a specific diagnosis and dealt with in a separate article. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 24 March 2017
Lymphoproliferative disorder is a non-specific term that encompasses a subset of hematologic cancers and lymphocyte proliferations that are not obviously cancer.[1]
It should not be confused with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLPD). PTLPD is a specific diagnosis and dealt with in a separate article.
General
- Can be used as a non-specific waffle diagnosis/placeholder diagnosis for something that is being sent to hematopathology for further work-up.
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Left Inguinal Lymph Node, Core Biopsy:
- Low-grade lymphoproliferative disorder, pending consult.
Comment:
The case will be sent to hematopathology for further work-up.
The cores show small lymphoid cells with nodularity. The lymph node sinuses are effaced.
See also
References
- ↑ URL: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=45767. Accessed on: March 24, 2017.