Transformed Plasmablastic Lymphoma Presenting With Marked Lymphocytosis and Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome

• Published in: Journal of hematology Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 49 - 58
• Main Authors: Hadjiyannis, Yannis, Miller, Cecelia, Hollie, Norris I, Balakrishna, Jayalakshmi, Cottini, Francesca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada Elmer Press 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Case Report; EBV; Plasmablastic lymphoma; Double-hit lymphoma; Tumor lysis syndrome; Splenic marginal zone lymphoma

The clinicopathology entity of plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), despite broad recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO), represents a diagnostic challenge due to its overlapping features and scarce occurrence. Often, PBL arises in immunodeficient, elderly male patients, most notably those who...