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'''Progressive transformation of germinal centers''', abbreviated '''PTGC''', is a rare condition seen in [[lymph nodes]].
'''Progressive transformation of germinal centers''', abbreviated '''PTGC''', is a rare [[lymph node pathology]].


==General==
==General==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Lymph node pathology]].
*[[Lymph node pathology]].
*[[Lymph node]].
*[[Haematopathology]].


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|1}}


[[Category:Lymph node pathology]]
[[Category:Lymph node pathology]]

Revision as of 19:07, 19 July 2011

Progressive transformation of germinal centers, abbreviated PTGC, is a rare lymph node pathology.

General

  • Benign.
  • Classically in younger patients.
  • Associated with nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma (NLPHL); NLPHL found in up to 5% in a 7 year follow-up.[1]

Clinical:

  • Asymptomatic lymphadenopathy.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Follicular hyperplasia (many follicles).
  • Focally large germinal centers with:
    • Poorly demarcated germinal center (GC)/mantle zone interfaces (as GCs infiltrated by mantle zone lymphocytes) -- key feature.[1]
    • Expanded mantle zone.

Images:

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Verma A, Stock W, Norohna S, Shah R, Bradlow B, Platanias LC (2002). "Progressive transformation of germinal centers. Report of 2 cases and review of the literature". Acta Haematol. 108 (1): 33–8. PMID 12145465.