Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly
Findings
No curated finding names Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A rare form of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring most commonly in patients over the age of 50 (usually between 70-75 years of age), without overt immunodeficiency, and presenting with nodal and extranodal involvement (in sites such as the stomach, lung, skin and pancreas) and B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss). The tumor is characterized by an aggressive course and a short survival rate.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0017346), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
6 names
Resolves to: Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly
- Also called
- age-related EBV Positive B-cell lymphoproliferative disorderEBV Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderlyEBV-Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOSEBV-positive DLBCL of the elderlyEpstein-Barr Virus Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderlySenile EBV-associated B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder