Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Definition

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, belonging to the group of CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disorders, which affects lymph nodes and extranodal sites. It is comprised of two sub-types, based on the expression of a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK): ALK positive and ALK negative ALCL.

Also known as ALCL, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, CD30 Positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Ki-1 lymphoma, Ki-1 positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Ki-1+ ALCL, Ki-1+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma, primary systemic ALCL, sACL — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050744 per MONDO
• ICD9 200.6 per MONDO
• ICD9 200.60 per MONDO
• MESH D017728 per MONDO
• NCIT C3720 per MONDO
• Orphanet 98841 per MONDO
• SCTID 277637000 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206180 per MONDO

Affected Organs