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Diagnostic Pathology of Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 October 2022) | Viewed by 14820

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Prof. Dr. Yasuharu Sato

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Department of Molecular Hematopathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama 7008558, Japan
Interests: hematopathology; lymphoproliferative disorders; Castleman disease; igG4-related disease; immunodeficiency-associated lymphoproliferative disorders
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Dear Colleagues,

The pathological diagnosis of lymphoma has been significantly advanced by the appearance of biomarkers and molecular targeted drugs. Lymphoproliferative disorders consist of a wide spectrum between polyclonal and monoclonal lymphoid proliferation, i.e., including benign lymphoid lesions to lymphomas. Lymphoproliferative disorders, benign lymphoid lesions in particular, and their etiology and pathogenesis are still unknown, and pathological diagnosis has not been established in many disorders.

This Special Issue will highlight recent advances and knowledge acquired in lymphomas and lymphoproliferative disorder aspects of pathology, cytopathology, molecular pathology, as well as clinical characteristics. Research revealing negative results is also welcome. We seek expert research articles, review articles, and case reports on recent advances in lymphomas and lymphoproliferative disorders, including future perspectives/directions.

Prof. Dr. Yasuharu Sato
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Keywords

  • lymphomas
  • lymphoproliferative disorders
  • clinical characteristics
  • pathological characteristics
  • molecular pathology

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Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Hyaline-Vascular Type Unicentric Castleman Disease: A 20-Year Retrospective Analysis
by Midori Filiz Nishimura, Yoshito Nishimura, Asami Nishikori, Yukina Maekawa, Kanna Maehama, Tadashi Yoshino and Yasuharu Sato
Diagnostics 2021, 11(11), 2008; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics11112008 - 28 Oct 2021
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The first case of hyaline vascular type of unicentric Castleman disease (HV-UCD) was reported more than six decades ago. Since patients with HV-UCD are often asymptomatic and this condition is generally discovered incidentally on imaging tests, most of the previous reports were of [...] Read more.
The first case of hyaline vascular type of unicentric Castleman disease (HV-UCD) was reported more than six decades ago. Since patients with HV-UCD are often asymptomatic and this condition is generally discovered incidentally on imaging tests, most of the previous reports were of mediastinal origin detected by chest radiography. In recent years, improved access to imaging modalities has provided new insights in the diagnosis of this condition. In this study, we reviewed the detailed clinical and pathological findings of 38 HV-UCD cases (20 males and 18 females, mean age: 42.8 years). The most common site involved was the abdominal cavity (34.2%), followed by mediastinum (23.7%) and retroperitoneum (15.8%). In the abdominal cavity, mesenteric origin was the most common. The mean size of masses was 4.8 cm. Pathologically, thick hyalinized collagen fibers surrounding large blood vessels and calcification were observed (81.6% and 23.7%, respectively). Multinucleated giant cells resembling Warthin–Finkeldey cell were also observed in occasional cases (23.7%). This is a unique paper that summarizes detailed clinical and pathological findings of a large series of a rare disease. The clinical information presented in this paper is more plausible than previous views and is useful for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the disease. Full article
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Pathological and Molecular Features of Nodal Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas
by Akira Satou, Taishi Takahara and Toyonori Tsuzuki
Diagnostics 2022, 12(8), 2001; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12082001 - 18 Aug 2022
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Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are uncommon neoplasms derived from mature T cells or NK cells. PTCLs comprise numerous disease entities, with over 30 distinct entities listed in the latest WHO classification. They predominantly affect adults and elderly people and usually exhibit an aggressive [...] Read more.
Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are uncommon neoplasms derived from mature T cells or NK cells. PTCLs comprise numerous disease entities, with over 30 distinct entities listed in the latest WHO classification. They predominantly affect adults and elderly people and usually exhibit an aggressive clinical course with poor prognosis. According to their presentation, PTCLs can be divided into nodal, extranodal or cutaneous, and leukemic types. The most frequent primary sites of PTCLs are lymph nodes, with over half of cases showing nodal presentation. Nodal PTCLs include ALK-positive and ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma; nodal T-cell lymphoma with T follicular helper cell origin; and PTCL, not otherwise specified. Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma also frequently affects lymph nodes. Recent pathological and molecular findings in nodal PTCLs have profoundly advanced the identification of tumor signatures and the refinement of the classification. Therefore, the therapies and pathological diagnosis of nodal PTCLs are continually evolving. This paper aims to provide a summary and update of the pathological and molecular features of nodal PTCLs, which will be helpful for diagnostic practice. Full article
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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Biology and Differential Diagnostic Problem
by Taishi Takahara, Akira Satou, Toyonori Tsuzuki and Shigeo Nakamura
Diagnostics 2022, 12(6), 1507; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12061507 - 20 Jun 2022
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Hodgkin lymphomas (HLs) are lymphoid neoplasms that are morphologically defined as being composed of dysplastic cells, namely, Hodgkin and Reed–Sternberg cells, in a reactive inflammatory background. The biological nature of HLs has long been unclear; however, our understanding of HL-related genetics and tumor [...] Read more.
Hodgkin lymphomas (HLs) are lymphoid neoplasms that are morphologically defined as being composed of dysplastic cells, namely, Hodgkin and Reed–Sternberg cells, in a reactive inflammatory background. The biological nature of HLs has long been unclear; however, our understanding of HL-related genetics and tumor microenvironment interactions is rapidly expanding. For example, cell surface overexpression of programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 (CD274/PD-L1) is now considered a defining feature of an HL subset, and targeting such immune checkpoint molecules is a promising therapeutic option. Still, HLs comprise multiple disease subtypes, and some HL features may overlap with its morphological mimics, posing challenging diagnostic and therapeutic problems. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in understanding the biology of HLs, and discuss approaches to differentiating HL and its mimics. Full article
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Primary Effusion Lymphoma: A Timely Review on the Association with HIV, HHV8, and EBV
by Chih-Yi Liu, Bo-Jung Chen and Shih-Sung Chuang
Diagnostics 2022, 12(3), 713; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12030713 - 15 Mar 2022
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Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is defined by the WHO classification as a large B-cell neoplasm without detectable tumor masses. It is universally associated with HHV8, with most cases occurring in the setting of immunodeficiency such as HIV infection, and a poor prognosis. Morphologically, [...] Read more.
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is defined by the WHO classification as a large B-cell neoplasm without detectable tumor masses. It is universally associated with HHV8, with most cases occurring in the setting of immunodeficiency such as HIV infection, and a poor prognosis. Morphologically, the neoplastic cells range from immunoblastic, plasmablastic, to anaplastic; and phenotypically, most cases express plasma cell but not B-cell markers, i.e., plasmablastic. During the past decade, primary HHV8-negative effusion lymphoma has been reported. Such cases were considered in the WHO classification scheme as effusion-based lymphoma. We performed a systemic review of 167 HHV8-negative effusion lymphomas from the literature and found that only 42% were associated with a fluid overload state, and with low rates of HIV (6%) or EBV (21%) infection. Furthermore, most patients are old (or immunosenescent) with underlying medical conditions/comorbidities, most neoplasms are of B-cell phenotype, and the outcome is more favorable than that of HHV8-positive PEL. These distinctive findings supported our prior proposal of designating these HHV8-negative cases as type II PEL, in contrast to the classic or type I PEL as defined by the WHO. Furthermore, we propose an algorithmic approach for the diagnosis of PEL and its mimickers. Full article
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