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Miranda RN, Amador C, Chan JKC, Guitart J, Rech KL, Medeiros LJ, Naresh KN. Fifth Edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues: Mature T-Cell, NK-Cell, and Stroma-Derived Neoplasms of Lymphoid Tissues. Mod Pathol 2024; 37:100512. [PMID: 38734236 DOI: 10.1016/j.modpat.2024.100512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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This review focuses on mature T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and stroma-derived neoplasms in the fifth edition of the World Health Organization classification of hematolymphoid tumors, including changes from the revised fourth edition. Overall, information has expanded, primarily due to advancements in genomic understanding. The updated classification adopts a hierarchical format. The updated classification relies on a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating insights from a diverse group of pathologists, clinicians, and geneticists. Indolent NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, Epstein-Barr virus-positive nodal T- and NK-cell lymphoma, and several stroma-derived neoplasms of lymphoid tissues have been newly introduced or included. The review also provides guidance on how the fifth edition of the World Health Organization classification of hematolymphoid tumors can be applied in routine clinical practice.
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- Roberto N Miranda
- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Section of Pathology, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington; Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
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Carbone A, Chadburn A, Gloghini A, Vaccher E, Bower M. Immune deficiency/dysregulation -associated lymphoproliferative disorders. Revised classification and management. Blood Rev 2024; 64:101167. [PMID: 38195294 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2023.101167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Significant advances in the field of lymphoma have resulted in two recent classification proposals, the International Consensus Classification (ICC) and the 5th edition WHO. A few entities are categorized differently in the ICC compared to the WHO. Nowhere is this more apparent than the immunodeficiency lymphoproliferative disorders. The three previous versions of the WHO classification (3rd, 4th and revised 4th editions) and the ICC focused on four clinical settings in which these lesions arise for primary categorization. In contrast the 2023 WHO 5th edition includes pathologic characteristics including morphology and viral status, in addition to clinical setting, as important information for lesion classification. In addition, the 2023 WHO recognizes a broader number of clinical scenarios in which these lesions arise, including not only traditional types of immune deficiency but also immune dysregulation. With this classification it is hoped that new treatment strategies will be developed leading to better patient outcomes.
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- Antonino Carbone
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America.
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- Department of Advanced Pathology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
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- Infectious Diseases and Tumors Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology and National Centre for HIV Malignancy, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London SW109NH, UK.
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Lewis NE, Zhou T, Dogan A. Biology and genetics of extranodal mature T-cell and NKcell lymphomas and lymphoproliferative disorders. Haematologica 2023; 108:3261-3277. [PMID: 38037802 PMCID: PMC10690927 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2023.282718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The extranodal mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphomas and lymphoproliferative disorders represent a unique group of rare neoplasms with both overlapping and distinct clinicopathological, biological, and genomic features. Their predilection for specific sites, such as the gastrointestinal tract, aerodigestive tract, liver, spleen, and skin/soft tissues, underlies their classification. Recent genomic advances have furthered our understanding of the biology and pathogenesis of these diseases, which is critical for accurate diagnosis, prognostic assessment, and therapeutic decision-making. Here we review clinical, pathological, genomic, and biological features of the following extranodal mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphomas and lymphoproliferative disorders: primary intestinal T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, and subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma.
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- Natasha E. Lewis
- Hematopathology Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Hematopathology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Hematopathology Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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Bhansali RS, Barta SK. SOHO State of the Art Updates and Next Questions | Challenging Cases in Rare T-Cell Lymphomas. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2023; 23:642-650. [PMID: 37302955 PMCID: PMC10524462 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2023.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mature T- and NK-cell neoplasms (MTNKN) collectively represent a rare disorder, representing less than 15% of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cases and qualifying for orphan disease designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These consist of 9 families in the fifth revised WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms, which are made up of over 30 disease subtypes, underscoring the heterogeneity of clinical features, molecular biology, and genetics across this disease group. Moreover, the 5 most common subtypes (peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified; nodal TFH cell lymphoma, angioimmunoblastic type; extranodal NK-cell/T-cell lymphoma; adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma; and ALK-positive or -negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma) comprise over 75% of MTNKN cases, so other subtypes are exceedingly rare in the context of all NHL diagnoses and consequently often lack consensus on best practices in diagnosis and management. In this review, we discuss the following entities-enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL), monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL), hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL), and primary cutaneous ɣδ T-cell lymphoma (PCGD-TCL) - with an emphasis on clinical and diagnostic features and options for management.
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- Rahul S Bhansali
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Defining TCRγδ lymphoproliferative disorders by combined immunophenotypic and molecular evaluation. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3298. [PMID: 35676278 PMCID: PMC9177852 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-31015-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Tγδ large granular lymphocyte leukemia (Tγδ LGLL) is a rare lymphoproliferative disease, scantily described in literature. A deep-analysis, in an initial cohort of 9 Tγδ LGLL compared to 23 healthy controls, shows that Tγδ LGLL dominant clonotypes are mainly public and exhibit different V-(D)-J γ/δ usage between patients with symptomatic and indolent Tγδ neoplasm. Moreover, some clonotypes share the same rearranged sequence. Data obtained in an enlarged cohort (n = 36) indicate the importance of a combined evaluation of immunophenotype and STAT mutational profile for the correct management of patients with Tγδ cell expansions. In fact, we observe an association between Vδ2/Vγ9 clonality and indolent course, while Vδ2/Vγ9 negativity correlates with symptomatic disease. Moreover, the 7 patients with STAT3 mutations have neutropenia and a CD56-/Vδ2- phenotype, and the 3 cases with STAT5B mutations display an asymptomatic clinical course and CD56/Vδ2 expression. All these data indicate that biological characterization is needed for Tγδ-cell neoplasm definition. Tγδ large granular lymphocyte leukemia (Tγδ LGLL) is a rare lymphoproliferative neoplasm characterized by the expansion of T large granular lymphocytes expressing γδ TCR. Here, based on deep sequencing analysis of the clonotype repertoire, the authors show that leukemic Tγδ cells are characterized by recurrent public clonotypes that are diversified between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
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Capillaritis as a Skin Manifestation of Hepatosplenic Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2022; 44:e733-e735. [PMID: 35319511 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We present the case of a 10-year-old boy who was admitted with 3 months of episodic febrile neutropenia and a new petechial rash. Routine bloods identified neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and a raised alanine aminotransferase. The dermatology team was consulted in light of the symmetrical petechial eruption of the upper torso. A punch biopsy of the lesion was consistent with early capillaritis. The results showed superficial dermal red blood cell extravasation with mild perivascular lymphohistiocytic inflammatory infiltrate. There was no evidence of an atypical lymphoid infiltrate in the skin biopsy. An initial bone marrow aspirate showed an abnormal mature T-cell population consisting of CD4 and CD8 T cells with gamma-delta positivity. Karyotyping was also done, which demonstrated isochromosome 7q. These findings were consistent with a diagnosis of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTL). The patient underwent fourth-line chemotherapy due to refractory relapsing disease but sadly passed away within 12 months of diagnosis. HSTL is a rare and aggressive subset of peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Prognosis is poor with a median survival of <1 year from diagnosis. However, reports suggest improved outcomes if intensive, early, high-dose chemotherapy is used alongside hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Therefore, there is an impetus to attain early diagnosis for aggressive early treatment and improved patient outcomes. Capillaritis, presenting as asymptomatic nonpalpable purpura, can be a rare presenting feature of HSTL. Dermatologists could play a pivotal role in the early recognition of this rare but aggressive hematological malignancy and promote prompt treatment resulting in better patient outcomes.
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Honda T, Yamaoka M, Terao YM, Hasegawa D, Kumamoto T, Takagi M, Yoshida K, Ogawa S, Goto H, Akiyama M. Successful treatment of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma with fludarabine, high-dose cytarabine and subsequent unrelated umbilical cord blood transplantation. Int J Hematol 2022; 115:140-145. [PMID: 34591292 DOI: 10.1007/s12185-021-03229-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma that occurs most often in adolescents and young adults and is rare in children. Because of the aggressive clinical course, resistance to conventional chemotherapy and poor prognosis of HSTCL, an effective treatment has not been established. We report the case of a 3-year-old girl with HSTCL presenting with trilineage myelodysplasia. Although the HSTCL was refractory to conventional chemotherapy, remission was achieved with salvage chemotherapy that included fludarabine and cytarabine, which were shown to be effective in the drug sensitivity assay. After undergoing umbilical cord blood transplantation with a conditioning regimen consisting of etoposide, cyclophosphamide and total body irradiation, the patient has remained in complete remission for 8 years. Single-nucleotide polymorphism array analysis revealed heterozygous deletions of PAX5 (9p), ETV6 (12p) and homozygous deletions of CDKN2A (9p). Exome analysis showed a heterozygous nonsense c.2961C>G (p.Tyr987Ter) variant of the KMT2C gene. To improve the poor prognosis of HSTCL, the chemotherapeutic regimen can be selected for each patient on the basis of drug sensitivity and molecular genetic characteristics.
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- Takaya Honda
- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Developmental Biology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Tumor Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Tumor Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Medicine, Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan.
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Llanos-Chea A, Shapiro JM, Winter RW, Jerger L, Menz T, Gibson M, Friedmann AM, Treaba D, Papamichael K, Cheifetz AS, Friedman S, Hamilton MJ, Winter HS. Lymphoma in Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated with Infliximab Monotherapy: A Case Series. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:252-258. [PMID: 33595782 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-06884-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are often treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) medications. Concomitant treatment of IBD with anti-TNFα agents and immunomodulators appears to be associated with an increased risk for lymphoma. METHODS Patients who developed lymphoma while on monotherapy with an anti-TNFα agent were identified at three centers. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained. RESULTS Five adolescents and young adult patients with pediatric-onset IBD who were treated with infliximab (IFX) without exposure to thiopurines were subsequently diagnosed with lymphoma. Three of the five patients had bone involvement at presentation. Epstein-Barr virus was positive in 2 cases. Median time from diagnosis of IBD and exposure to IFX prior to diagnosis of lymphoma was 5 and 4.3 years, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This case series reports long-term follow-up for young patients with IBD who were treated with IFX monotherapy and developed lymphoma. Three of the five patients had bone involvement. In general, the risk of lymphoma following exposure to anti-TNFα medications alone remains low, but the incidence of primary bone lymphomas in IBD has not been reported. Studies examining longer exposure times may be needed to determine the true lymphoma risk in patients treated with IFX monotherapy.
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- Alejandro Llanos-Chea
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Massachusetts General Hospital, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Harvard Medical School, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Liver Diseases, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Crohn's and Colitis Center, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Massachusetts General Hospital, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Harvard Medical School, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Liver Diseases, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Liver Diseases, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Hasbro Lower Level, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Massachusetts General Hospital, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Harvard Medical School, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Box G-E5, Providence, RI, 02912, USA.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Brown University, Box G-E5, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr., 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb Rose 1, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr., 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb Rose 1, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr., 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb Rose 1, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr., 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb Rose 1, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Crohn's and Colitis Center, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Crohn's and Colitis Center, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Massachusetts General Hospital, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. .,Harvard Medical School, CRPZ 5-560, 175 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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Schönefeldt S, Wais T, Herling M, Mustjoki S, Bekiaris V, Moriggl R, Neubauer HA. The Diverse Roles of γδ T Cells in Cancer: From Rapid Immunity to Aggressive Lymphoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:6212. [PMID: 34944832 PMCID: PMC8699114 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13246212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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γδ T cells are unique players in shaping immune responses, lying at the intersection between innate and adaptive immunity. Unlike conventional αβ T cells, γδ T cells largely populate non-lymphoid peripheral tissues, demonstrating tissue specificity, and they respond to ligands in an MHC-independent manner. γδ T cells display rapid activation and effector functions, with a capacity for cytotoxic anti-tumour responses and production of inflammatory cytokines such as IFN-γ or IL-17. Their rapid cytotoxic nature makes them attractive cells for use in anti-cancer immunotherapies. However, upon transformation, γδ T cells can give rise to highly aggressive lymphomas. These rare malignancies often display poor patient survival, and no curative therapies exist. In this review, we discuss the diverse roles of γδ T cells in immune surveillance and response, with a particular focus on cancer immunity. We summarise the intriguing dichotomy between pro- and anti-tumour functions of γδ T cells in solid and haematological cancers, highlighting the key subsets involved. Finally, we discuss potential drivers of γδ T-cell transformation, summarising the main γδ T-cell lymphoma/leukaemia entities, their clinical features, recent advances in mapping their molecular and genomic landscapes, current treatment strategies and potential future targeting options.
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- Susann Schönefeldt
- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria; (S.S.); (T.W.); (R.M.)
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria; (S.S.); (T.W.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Hemostaseology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany;
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- Hematology Research Unit Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, 00290 Helsinki, Finland;
- iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Translational Immunology Research Program and Department of Clinical Chemistry and Hematology, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark;
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria; (S.S.); (T.W.); (R.M.)
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria; (S.S.); (T.W.); (R.M.)
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Li Y, Chen K, Zuo C, Zeng R, He Y, Chen X, Xiao L, Zhou H. Survival Analysis of Hepatosplenic T Cell Lymphoma: A Population-Based Study Using SEER. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:8399-8411. [PMID: 34819748 PMCID: PMC8607368 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s335464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Hepatosplenic T cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare tumor that lacks data to guide management decisions. To shed light on the nature and therapy of the entity, we conducted this study. Patients and Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients diagnosed with HSTCL between 1975 and 2016 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to analyze the clinical characteristics and survival outcome compared with PTCL-NOS and ALK+ ALCL. Results A total of 123 HSTCLs were included in the analysis. Most patients were aged ≤60 years (81.3%) and had a male predominance (69.1%). Organs with lymphoma infiltration of HSTCL were more common in the spleen (98.4%). The 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year overall survival (OS) rates in the entire HSTCL cohort were 56.9% (95% CI, 47.5–66.3%), 37.6% (95% CI, 28.0–47.2%), and 31.6.0% (95% CI, 22.2–41.0%), respectively. The overall survival (OS) of HSTCL patients was similar to that of PTCL-NOS patients (P = 0.128) but worse than that of patients with ALK+ ALCL (P < 0.001). The disease-specific survival (DSS) of HSTCL patients was worse than that of PTCL-NOS and ALK+ ALCL patients (P < 0.05). The same tendency was found in the matched data set. Cox regression analyses indicated that the use of chemotherapy combined with topical treatment may improve the survival of patients with HSTCL. Conclusion A higher proportion of young patients and a strong male predominance were found in HSTCL. Chemotherapy combined with topical treatment may be an optional regimen. Further studies are needed to intensify efforts in dealing with this rare but unfavorable disease.
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- Yajun Li
- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroduodenal and Pancreatic Surgery, Translation Medicine Research Center of Liver Cancer, Laboratory of Digestive Oncology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya Medical School and Hunan Cancer Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya Medical School & Hunan Cancer Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People's Republic of China
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Gorodetskiy V, Probatova N, Sidorova Y, Kupryshina N, Obukhova T, Vasilyev V, Ryzhikova N, Sudarikov A. The non-leukemic T cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia variant with marked splenomegaly and neutropenia in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis - Felty syndrome and hepatosplenic T cell lymphoma mask. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BLOOD RESEARCH 2021; 11:227-237. [PMID: 34322285 PMCID: PMC8303016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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T cell large granular lymphocytic (T-LGL) leukemia is a rare type of mature T cell neoplasm. The typical features of T-LGL leukemia include an increased number of large granular lymphocytes in the peripheral blood, cytopenia (most commonly neutropenia), and mild-to-moderate splenomegaly. Up to 28% of patients with T-LGL leukemia have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study reports ten atypical cases (seven women and three men, median age 60.5 years) of RA-associated T-LGL leukemia presenting with lymphopenia, severe neutropenia, and marked splenomegaly. The weight of the spleens ranged from 892 to 2100 g (median 1100 g). Bone marrow histology and differential counts of bone marrow aspirates revealed no peculiarities in nine of ten cases. The red pulp of the spleen was expanded and showed moderate to strong infiltration by medium-sized slightly pleomorphic lymphocytes in nine cases and subtle infiltration in one. Although lymphocytic infiltration involved both cords and sinusoids, it was more apparent within the splenic cords. The white pulp was preserved and contained prominent germinal centers in eight patients and was atrophic in two patients. Immunohistochemically, malignant lymphocytes were CD3+, CD43+, and CD4- in all cases and TIA-1+ in nine out of ten. TCRαβ positivity and TCRγδ positivity was observed in six and four cases out of ten, respectively. All ten patients had T cell clonality in the spleen tissue, but in three cases it was absent in both blood and bone marrow. STAT3 mutations in the spleen tissue were detected in three of ten cases. In all eight cases studied, neither isochromosome 7q nor trisomy 8 was detected in the spleen tissue. Cases of RA-associated T-LGL leukemia with low LGL count in the peripheral blood, neutropenia, and marked splenomegaly present a diagnostic challenge and can be misdiagnosed as Felty's syndrome or hepatosplenic T cell lymphoma.
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- Vadim Gorodetskiy
- Department of Intensive Methods of Therapy, V. A. Nasonova Research Institute of RheumatologyMoscow, Russia
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- Department of Pathology, N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research CenterMoscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Hematology, National Research Center for HematologyMoscow, Russia
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- Hematopoiesis Immunology Laboratory, N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research CenterMoscow, Russia
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- Cytogenetic Laboratory, National Research Center for HematologyMoscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Hematology, National Research Center for HematologyMoscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Hematology, National Research Center for HematologyMoscow, Russia
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Clinical features and treatment outcomes of 14 patients with hepatosplenic γ δ T-cell lymphoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 147:3441-3445. [PMID: 33856526 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03587-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatosplenic γ δ T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) with aggressive clinical behavior. To date, no standard therapy for HSTCL has been established. This study analyzed the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis for patients with HSTCL to determine the best therapeutic approach. METHODS We reviewed the clinical characteristics, treatments, and responses to treatment of patients in our center between January 2001 and June 2021, and also reviewed related literature. RESULTS Median patient age was 38 years (range 16-60 years) and the patients included eight males and six females. HSTCL in these patients typically presented with B symptoms (71.4%), splenomegaly (100%), and hepatomegaly (50.0%), but lymphadenopathy was extremely rare. In these patients, routine laboratory testing showed elevated lactate dehydrogenase (71.4%), liver dysfunction (42.9%), and decreased fibrinogen (35.7%). In the induction phase, five of the 14 patients received chemotherapy regimens containing anthracycline (CHOP, or CHOP plus bortezomib or Chidamide), and six were treated with non-CHOP chemotherapy. Seven patients responded to induction treatment, four of whom received allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation and then achieved a complete response in the consolidation phase. survival time of patients who received alloHCT range from 10 to 27 months. CONCLUSION Hepatosplenic γ δ T-cell lacks a standard therapy and is often refractory to conventional chemotherapy regimens. Intensive induction chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic cell transplantation may improve the prognosis of HSTCL.
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Jansson-Knodell CL, Walker MJ, Fischer M. Pancytopenia in a Young Male Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology 2021; 160:1483-1485. [PMID: 32777287 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma: a rare but challenging entity. Blood 2021; 136:2018-2026. [PMID: 32756940 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2019004118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare T-cell neoplasm that most commonly arises from a small subset of γ/δ T-cell receptor-expressing lymphocytes. HSTCL is more common in adolescent and young adults and has a rapidly progressive clinical course and poor outcome due to its refractoriness to conventional chemotherapy regimens. Approximately 20% of the cases arise in the background of chronic immunosuppression or immune dysregulation. Patients commonly present with constitutional symptoms, hepatic and liver enlargement, and cytopenias; hematophagocytic syndrome can also occur. The most frequent chromosomal aberrations associated with HSTCL are isochromosome 7q and trisomy 8, and most cases harbor mutations in genes involved in chromatin modification or the JAK/STAT pathway. The rarity of this disease, along with lack of nodal involvement and presenting symptoms that mimic different entities including infectious etiologies, makes this lymphoma a significant diagnostic challenge. In this review, we highlight the clinical and pathologic features of HSTCL. Moreover, we summarize the results of recent molecular studies suggesting potential targets for novel therapeutics strategies.
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Horwitz SM, Ansell S, Ai WZ, Barnes J, Barta SK, Clemens MW, Dogan A, Goodman AM, Goyal G, Guitart J, Halwani A, Haverkos BM, Hoppe RT, Jacobsen E, Jagadeesh D, Jones A, Kim YH, Mehta-Shah N, Olsen EA, Pro B, Rajguru SA, Rozati S, Said J, Shaver A, Shustov A, Sokol L, Torka P, Torres-Cabala C, Wilcox R, William BM, Zain J, Dwyer MA, Sundar H. NCCN Guidelines Insights: T-Cell Lymphomas, Version 1.2021. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2020; 18:1460-1467. [DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare subtype of T-cell lymphoma associated with an aggressive clinical course and a worse prognosis. HSTCL develops in the setting of chronic immune suppression or immune dysregulation in up to 20% of cases and is most often characterized by spleen, liver, and bone marrow involvement. Diagnosis and management of HSTCL pose significant challenges given the rarity of the disease along with the absence of lymphadenopathy and poor outcome with conventional chemotherapy regimens. These Guidelines Insights focus on the diagnosis and treatment of HSTCL as outlined in the NCCN Guidelines for T-Cell Lymphomas.
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- 3UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- 9Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- 10Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
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- 14Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- 15St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- 16Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- 9Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- 19The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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- 22Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- 25University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
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- 26The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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Padilla O, Tam W, Geyer JT. T-cell neoplasms in the spleen. Semin Diagn Pathol 2020; 38:135-143. [PMID: 33199090 DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hematopoietic neoplasms involving the spleen are uncommon, but T cell neoplasms involving the spleen are extremely rare. The rarity of splenic involvement by T cell neoplasms has resulted in a limited body of literature describing their splenic characteristics. As a result, our purpose in this review article is to provide and summarize some of the characteristics seen by different T cell neoplasms that may involve the spleen.
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- Osvaldo Padilla
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, PL Foster School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, 4625 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, United States.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 525 E 68th Street, Starr Pavilion 715, New York, NY 10065, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 525 E 68th Street, Starr Pavilion 715, New York, NY 10065, United States
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Bojanini L, Jiang L, Tun AJ, Ayala E, Menke DM, Hoppe B, Kharfan-Dabaja MA, Tun HW, Alhaj Moustafa M. Outcomes of Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma: The Mayo Clinic Experience. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2020; 21:106-112.e1. [PMID: 33160933 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma accounting for less than 1% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It is generally associated with poor prognosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS We performed a cohort study of patients with HSTCL treated at the Mayo Clinic between 1996 and 2020 exploring the clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes. RESULTS Twenty-two cases of HSTCL were identified with a median (range) age at diagnosis of 45.5 (15.5-80.6) years and a male predominance (15/22, 68.2%). Clinical characteristics include massive splenomegaly in 16 patients (73%), hepatic involvement in 13 (59%), and chronic immunosuppressed state in 8 (36%). Phenotypically, lymphoma cells had gamma/delta T-cell receptor expression in 18 (82%) and alpha/beta in 4 patients. Cytogenetic abnormalities included isochromosome 7q (i7q) in 8 (62%) of 13 and trisomy 8 in 4 (44%) of 9. The median (range) follow-up of surviving patients was 33 (2.5-137) months. The median progression-free and overall survival were 9.5 months (95% CI, 1.8, 16.3) and 12.4 months (95% CI, 4.9, 18.5), respectively. Long-term survival was seen in 4 (18%) of 22 patients, with survival of 55, 74, 95, and 137 months. Moreover, 3 of 4 long-term survivors had splenectomy as part of initial treatment, and 2 of 4 long-term survivors received an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (allo-HCT). CONCLUSION Liver involvement and chronic immunosuppression were associated with shorter survival. Although splenectomy and allo-HCT have anecdotal benefit in the literature, our data do not show a statistically significant benefit of splenectomy and/or allo-HCT, likely as a result of our small sample size.
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- Leyla Bojanini
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida, jacksonville, FL; Division of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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American Registry of Pathology Expert Opinions: Recommendations for the diagnostic workup of mature T cell neoplasms. Ann Diagn Pathol 2020; 49:151623. [PMID: 32947231 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The diagnosis of T-cell lymphomas is highly challenging and requires an integrated approach in which clinical, morphologic, immunophenotypic and molecular data are incorporated into the diagnosis. Under the auspices of the American Registry of Pathology, the authors met to discuss this topic with the goal to provide practical and useful recommendations for pathologists when evaluating T-cell lymphomas. In this review, we discuss the diagnostic findings and workup for the various types of nodal T-cell lymphoma including anaplastic large cell lymphoma, nodal peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS), and PTCL with a T follicular helper (TFH) phenotype. We review clinicopathologic and immunophenotypic features (including flow cytometry panels) helpful in the differential diagnosis of mature T-cell lymphomas presenting in the peripheral blood and bone marrow, and we discuss some of the more common extranodal-based T-cell lymphomas including extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma of nasal and non-nasal type, gamma delta T cell lymphomas, and aggressive and indolent T- and NK-lymphoproliferative disorders involving the gastrointestinal tract. Mycosis fungoides and most other cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are not the focus of this review, although the differential diagnosis of Sezary syndrome from mycosis fungoides is covered. We do not intend for these recommendations to be anything other than suggestions that will hopefully spur on additional discussion, and perhaps eventually evolve into a consensus approach for the workup of T-cell lymphomas.
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Hepatosplenic αβ T-Cell Lymphoma as Second Malignancy in Young Adult Patient With Previously Undiagnosed Ataxia-Telangiectasia. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2020; 42:e463-e465. [PMID: 31259827 PMCID: PMC6933092 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ataxia-telangiectasia is a rare autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease characterized by ataxia, radiosensitivity, telangiectases, and increased risk for hematologic malignancies. We present a case of a female individual diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia at 13 years and subsequently with αβ subtype of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) at 20 years. During her diagnostic work up for HSTCL, paired tumor-germline sequencing identified a diagnosis of ataxia-telangiectasia. We also describe a very refractory clinical course of her αβ HSTCL, including only a brief response to multiagent chemotherapy and an allogenic bone marrow transplant.
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T-cell lymphoproliferative processes in the spleen are rare and it is important to study normal T cell subsets in the spleen to understand the splenic milieu in which they arise. True malignant T-cell processes including hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma and T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia occur in the spleen, but other atypical reactive T-cell proliferations and those of uncertain significance also have been described. Proper distinction of florid T cell responses from malignant T-cell neoplasms has important therapeutic implications for the patient.
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- Nadine S Aguilera
- Department of Pathology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville VA 22908-0214, United States.
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Brandt PH, Rahmat LT, Ali SS. A rare case of hepatosplenic gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma and secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Clin Case Rep 2019; 7:164-169. [PMID: 30656034 PMCID: PMC6333078 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Hepatosplenic gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma with concurrent hemophogocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but well-recognized clinical scenario, associated with a grim prognosis. Clinicians must be aware of this aggressive type of lymphoma so that a prompt diagnosis can be made with timely initiation of systemic therapy and referral for bone marrow transplant.
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- Philip H. Brandt
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, Baystate Medical CenterUniversity of MassachusettsSpringfieldMassachusetts
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- Department of OncologyJohns Hopkins University, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial HospitalWashingtonDistrict of Columbia
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, Baystate Medical CenterUniversity of MassachusettsSpringfieldMassachusetts
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Wu F, Pan Y, Wang H, Tao Q, An F, Zhang J, Zhai Z. Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma in an Immunocompetent Male with Central Nervous System Invasion: A Rare Clinical Entity. CYTOMETRY PART B-CLINICAL CYTOMETRY 2018; 96:475-479. [PMID: 30500103 DOI: 10.1002/cyto.b.21736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a very rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma with an aggressive clinical course and poor prognosis. Patients of this disease usually presented with hepatosplenomegaly, which can be misdiagnosed or delayed. Bone marrow (BM) and peripheral blood (PB) are frequently involved, however, central nervous system (CNS) involvement is less common. Here, we are reporting an unusual case of hepatosplenic γδ T-cell lymphoma in a 64-year-old man with CNS involvement. Flow cytometry immunophenotyping was proved of great diagnostic contribution. © 2018 International Clinical Cytometry Society.
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- Fan Wu
- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hamatological Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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Carvão J, Magno Pereira V, Jacinto F, Sousa Andrade C, Jasmins L. Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma: A Rare Complication of Monotherapy with Thiopurines in Crohn's Disease. GE-PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2018; 26:279-284. [PMID: 31328143 DOI: 10.1159/000493350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is an extremely rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with poor response to treatment and high mortality. There is an increased incidence among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially young male patients under 35 years old and on combination therapy (thiopurine and anti-TNF-α). We describe a case of HSTCL in a young male patient with stenosing ileal Crohn's disease on azathioprine monotherapy for 4.8 years admitted to our hospital with intra- abdominal sepsis. Despite chemotherapy, the patient eventually died 1 month after the diagnosis. Through a literature review, we identified 18 additional cases of HSTCL in Crohn's disease patients that had only been treated with thiopurine monotherapy. The authors intend to highlight the rarity of this diagnosis especially with azathioprine monotherapy and the diagnostic challenge in a case that presented with intra-abdominal sepsis.
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- Joana Carvão
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hemato-Oncology Department, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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Karner KH, Menon MP, Inamdar KV, Carey JL. Post-transplant CD4+ non-cytotoxic γδ T cell lymphoma with lymph node involvement. J Hematop 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12308-018-0332-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Joosse ME, Aardoom MA, Kemos P, Turner D, Wilson DC, Koletzko S, Martin-de-Carpi J, Fagerberg UL, Spray C, Tzivinikos C, Sladek M, Shaoul R, Roma-Giannikou E, Bronsky J, Serban DE, Ruemmele FM, Garnier-Lengline H, Veres G, Hojsak I, Kolho KL, Davies IH, Aloi M, Lionetti P, Hussey S, Veereman G, Braegger CP, Trindade E, Wewer AV, Hauer AC, de Vries ACH, Sigall Boneh R, Sarbagili Shabat C, Levine A, de Ridder L. Malignancy and mortality in paediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease: a 3-year prospective, multinational study from the paediatric IBD Porto group of ESPGHAN. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2018; 48:523-537. [PMID: 29984520 DOI: 10.1111/apt.14893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Risk benefit strategies in managing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are dependent upon understanding the risks of uncontrolled inflammation vs those of treatments. Malignancy and mortality in IBD have been associated with disease-related inflammation and immune suppression, but data are limited due to their rare occurrence. AIM To identify and describe the most common causes of mortality, types of cancer and previous or current therapy among children and young adults with paediatric-onset IBD. METHODS Information on paediatric-onset IBD patients diagnosed with malignancy or mortality was prospectively collected via a survey in 25 countries over a 42-month period. Patients were included if death or malignancy occurred after IBD diagnosis but before the age of 26 years. RESULTS In total, 60 patients were identified including 43 malignancies and 26 fatal cases (9 due to cancer). Main causes of fatality were malignancies (n = 9), IBD or IBD-therapy related nonmalignant causes (n = 10; including 5 infections), and suicides (n = 3). Three cases, all fatal, of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma were identified, all were biologic-naïve but thiopurine-exposed. No other haematological malignancies were fatal. The 6 other fatal cancer cases included 3 colorectal adenocarcinomas and 3 cholangiocarcinomas (CCAs). Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) was present in 5 (56%) fatal cancers (1 colorectal carcinoma, 3 CCAs and 1 hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma). CONCLUSIONS We report the largest number of paediatric-onset IBD patients with cancer and/or fatal outcomes to date. Malignancies followed by infections were the major causes of mortality. We identified PSC as a significant risk factor for cancer-associated mortality. Disease-related adenocarcinomas were a commoner cause of death than lymphomas.
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Turner D, Ruemmele FM, Orlanski-Meyer E, Griffiths AM, de Carpi JM, Bronsky J, Veres G, Aloi M, Strisciuglio C, Braegger CP, Assa A, Romano C, Hussey S, Stanton M, Pakarinen M, de Ridder L, Katsanos K, Croft N, Navas-López V, Wilson DC, Lawrence S, Russell RK. Management of Paediatric Ulcerative Colitis, Part 1: Ambulatory Care-An Evidence-based Guideline From European Crohn's and Colitis Organization and European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2018; 67:257-291. [PMID: 30044357 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 255] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The contemporary management of ambulatory ulcerative colitis (UC) continues to be challenging with ∼20% of children needing a colectomy within childhood years. We thus aimed to standardize daily treatment of pediatric UC and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)-unclassified through detailed recommendations and practice points. METHODS These guidelines are a joint effort of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization (ECCO) and the Paediatric IBD Porto group of European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). An extensive literature search with subsequent evidence appraisal using robust methodology was performed before 2 face-to-face meetings. All 40 included recommendations and 86 practice points were endorsed by 43 experts in Paediatric IBD with at least an 88% consensus rate. RESULTS These guidelines discuss how to optimize the use of mesalamine (including topical), systemic and locally active steroids, thiopurines and, for more severe disease, biologics. The use of other emerging therapies and the role of surgery are also covered. Algorithms are provided to aid therapeutic decision-making based on clinical assessment and the Paediatric UC Activity Index (PUCAI). Advice on contemporary therapeutic targets incorporating the use of calprotectin and the role of therapeutic drug monitoring are presented, as well as other management considerations around pouchitis, extraintestinal manifestations, nutrition, growth, psychology, and transition. A brief section on disease classification using the PIBD-classes criteria and IBD-unclassified is also part of these guidelines. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines provide a guide to clinicians managing children with UC and IBD-unclassified management to provide modern management strategies while maintaining vigilance around appropriate outcomes and safety issues.
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- Dan Turner
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, APHP, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Napoli, Italy
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- Schneider Children's Hospital, Petach Tikva, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Children's Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Helsinki University Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Helsinki, Finland
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- Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit. Hospital Materno, IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Aguilera N, Gru AA. Reexamining post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders: Newly recognized and enigmatic types. Semin Diagn Pathol 2018; 35:236-246. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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γδ T cell clonal proliferation early after PD-1 blockade. Ann Hematol 2018; 98:219-220. [PMID: 29946908 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-018-3406-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Yabe M, Miranda RN, Medeiros LJ. Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma: a review of clinicopathologic features, pathogenesis, and prognostic factors. Hum Pathol 2018; 74:5-16. [PMID: 29337025 DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare and clinically aggressive type of T-cell lymphoma that arises most often in adolescents and young adults. Patients with HSTCL commonly present with B-symptoms and cytopenias, which may suggest a diagnosis of acute leukemia initially. Patients present with extranodal disease involving the spleen, liver and bone marrow; lymphadenopathy is usually absent. The lymphoma cells can show a spectrum of cell sizes and are of T-cell lineage, often negative for CD4 and CD8 and positive for T-cell receptor γδ or, less often, αβ. Recent studies have identified gene mutations in oncogenic pathways that are likely involved in pathogenesis and may be targets for therapy. Mutations in STAT3 or STAT5B lead to activation of the JAK/STAT pathway, and mutations involving SETD2, IN080 and ARID1 are involved in chromatin modification. Currently, there is no consensus standard of care for HSTCL patients, although several studies support a role for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Although patients with HSTCL are best treated in the context of clinical trials, the rarity of these neoplasms likely necessitates a multi-institutional approach. In this review, we focus on the clinicopathologic and genetic characteristics of HSTCL. We also discuss the differential diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
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- Mariko Yabe
- Hematopathology Service, Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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