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Primary Effusion Lymphoma Secondary to Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) Infection in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report.
Curēus 2024 March
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare, aggressive, mature type of B-cell lymphoma that usually causes malignant, lymphomatous effusions in the absence of a solid mass. This is commonly seen in immunosuppressed individuals such as those with underlying malignancies, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), cirrhosis, and a history of solid organ transplantation who are infected with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). Clinical presentation varies depending on the extent of disease like shortness of breath, abdominal distention, and typical B symptoms like weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Morphological and immunohistochemical analysis of pleural fluid is required for diagnosis of PEL. Recent case studies are increasingly being reported with cases of PEL presenting in immunocompetent individuals infected with HHV-8. We present a case of PEL in an immunocompetent host and highlight its presentation, diagnosis, and management approaches. Due to the well-known association of PEL with immunocompromised status, the diagnosis is often overlooked in immunocompetent individuals. This case would further highlight the increasing association and the need for clinical vigilance in diagnosing PEL in immunocompetent patients.
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