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ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma

ORPHA:300903· ICD-10 C84.7

Definition

A type of ALCL, a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymph nodes and extranodal sites, which is characterized by the lack of expression of a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult