Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

Definition

A peripheral (mature) T-cell neoplasm linked to the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1), adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is endemic in several regions of the world, in particular Japan, the Caribbean, and parts of Central Africa.

Also known as adult T-cell leukaemia, adult T-cell leukemia, adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, ATLL, T-cell leukaemia of adults, T-cell leukemia of adults — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050523 per MONDO
• ICD9 204.80 per MONDO
• NCIT C3184 per MONDO
• Orphanet 86875 per MONDO
• SCTID 110007008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0023493 per MONDO

Affected Organs