ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Definition

ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL) is a type of ALCL, a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymph nodes and extranodal sites, which is characterized by the expression of a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).

Also known as ALCL, ALK+, ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK+ ALCL, ALK+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALKoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD10CM C84.6 per MONDO
• NCIT C37193 per MONDO
• Orphanet 300895 per MONDO
• UMLS C1332079 per MONDO

Affected Organs