Primary effusion lymphoma

Definition

A large B-cell lymphoma located in the body cavities, characterized by pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluid lymphomatous effusions and that is always associated with human herpes virus-8 (HHV-8).

Also known as body cavity-based lymphoma, PEL, primary Effusion Lymphoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 202.80 per MONDO
• MESH D054685 per MONDO
• NCIT C6915 per MONDO
• Orphanet 48686 per MONDO
• SCTID 713516007 per MONDO
• UMLS C1292753 per MONDO

Affected Organs