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What is

plasmablastic lymphoma

?

Pronunciation: /plasmablastic* lɪmˈfoʊmə/

plasmablastic lymphoma

Definition

A very aggressive (fast-growing) type of large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer that begins in the cells of the immune system). It is most common in patients with HIV infection, but may also occur in patients whose immune system is suppressed for other reasons.