CD5+ persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis in a male

Leuk Lymphoma. 1999 May;33(5-6):593-6. doi: 10.3109/10428199909058465.

Abstract

Persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis with binucleate lymphocytes is a rare lymphoproliferative syndrome of uncertain cause that is strongly associated with HLA-DR7 positivity, cigarette smoking, and female sex. As yet, there is no explanation for the strong sex predilection. We report the third case of persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis in a male. Other notable findings in this case are lack of HLA-DR7 and strong positive CD5 markers in the polyclonal B-cell population. To our knowledge, CD5 expression has not been mentioned or reported in association with this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • B-Lymphocytes / pathology*
  • CD5 Antigens
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphocytosis*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / immunology
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / pathology
  • Male

Substances

  • CD5 Antigens