Dargent JL, Meiers I, Lespagnard L, Ma Y, Dehou MF, Verhest A. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with fibrillary matrix.
Diagn Cytopathol 2002;
27:223-6. [PMID:
12357500 DOI:
10.1002/dc.10172]
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Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with fibrillary matrix is an extremely rare variant of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) whose pathological features are poorly known. Here, we report on our experience with such a condition arising in a 71-yr-old woman. Our findings not only demonstrate that DLBCL with fibrillary matrix actually represents a peculiar subtype of DLBCL, but they also illustrate that the cytologic and flow cytometric features in this disorder can be deceptive enough as to mislead even the most experienced cytopathologist.
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