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Primary effusion lymphoma
What is Primary effusion lymphoma?
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is 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).
Other condition names
Body cavity-based lymphoma
PEL
Prevalence
Worldwide: Unknown
Age of Onset
Adult
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