What is EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of immune system cancer. It is made up of abnormal B cells that have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). What parts of the body are affected by EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive DLBCL commonly …
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What is plasmablastic lymphoma? Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive type of immune system cancer and a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The tumour is made up of plasma cells that arose from B cells. What are the symptoms of plasmablastic lymphoma? The symptoms of PBL depend on where in the body the …
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What is extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma? Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts from cells in the immune system, specifically natural killer (NK) cells and T cells. What type of lymphoma is extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma? Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL). What does extranodal mean? …
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What is lymphoepithelial carcinoma? Lymphoepithelial carcinoma is a type of cancer made up of large tumour cells surrounded by non-cancerous immune cells. This type of cancer is more common in young adults of Asian descent. Where does lymphoepithelial carcinoma get its name? This type of cancer is called lymphoepithelial carcinoma because when examined under the …
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EBER stands for Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNAs. These are small, non-coding RNAs produced by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpesvirus family. EBERs are among the most abundant viral RNAs present in EBV-infected cells. There are two main types, EBER1 and EBER2. Despite their high abundance in EBV-infected cells, the exact functions of …
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of a large group of viruses called herpesviruses. Another name for EBV is human herpesvirus 4 (HHV4). EBV is found all over the world and infection is common. How is Epstein-Barr virus spread? EBV is spread between people through body fluids, typically saliva. What are the symptoms of Epstein-Barr …
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from an area at the back of the nose and throat called the nasopharynx. Subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma include non-keratinizing, keratinizing, and basaloid. Most cases of non-keratinizing type and basaloid type nasopharyngeal carcinoma are caused by a virus known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which infects the cells …
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What is Hodgkin lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma (formerly called Hodgkin’s Disease) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called B-lymphocytes. Hodgkin lymphoma is divided into two groups: classic Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Where in the body is Hodgkin lymphoma normally found? Hodgkin lymphoma can start anywhere in the body …
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