Imaging findings in immunosuppressed patients with Epstein Barr virus-related B cell malignant lymphoma

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010 Feb;194(2):W141-9. doi: 10.2214/AJR.09.3264.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe multimodality imaging findings in immunosuppressed patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related malignant lymphoproliferative diseases.

Conclusion: EBV-related malignant lymphoproliferative diseases share common features with other aggressive lymphomas, including a high degree of extranodal involvement, tumor vascularization, and tumor necrosis. Cognizance of the particular underlying diseases and conditions associated with the development of EBV-related lymphoproliferative diseases and associated imaging results should provide more accurate diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / immunology
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host / immunology*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / immunology
  • Necrosis