Extracavitary Primary Effusion Lymphoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Differential Diagnosis in a Resource-Constrained South African Setting
International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Published online on May 08, 2026
Abstract
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AimsPrimary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is an aggressive, human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8)-associated large B-cell lymphoma characterised by malignant effusions in serous cavities (classic PEL). However, a subset of tumours may present exclusively as solid masses, ...
AimsPrimary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is an aggressive, human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8)-associated large B-cell lymphoma characterised by malignant effusions in serous cavities (classic PEL). However, a subset of tumours may present exclusively as solid masses, ...