Epidemiology and Pathology of T- and NK-Cell Lymphomas

Cancer Treat Res. 2019:176:1-29. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-99716-2_1.

Abstract

Purpose: This review will describe and update readers on the recent changes in the 2017 WHO classification regarding peripheral T-cell lymphomas.

Recent findings: Signficant advances in molecular studies have resulted in revisions to the classification as well as introduction to provisional entities such as breast implant-associated ALCL and nodal PTCL with T-follicular helper phenotype.

Summary: Major advances in molecular and gene expression profiling has expanded our knowledge of these rare and aggressive diseases.

Keywords: Classification; Molecular; T-cell lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Humans
  • Killer Cells, Natural*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral* / epidemiology
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral* / immunology
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral* / pathology