ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Definition

ALK-negative 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 lack of expression of a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).

Also known as ALCL, ALK-, ALK- ALCL, ALK- anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD10CM C84.7 per MONDO
• NCIT C37194 per MONDO
• Orphanet 300903 per MONDO
• UMLS C1332078 per MONDO

Affected Organs