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Association of the epstein-barr virus with lymphoepithelioma of the thymus

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: A 30-year-old woman with the histologic diagnosis of lymphoepithelioma of the thymus is reported on. Investigation of Epstein-Barr serology showed evidence of infection, and Southern blot analysis showed the presence of the viral genome in the tumor specimen. The patient achieved complete remission after treatment with combination chemotherapy, autologous bone marrow transplant, and radiotherapy. These findings suggest that lymphoepithelioma of the thymus may have a viral pathogenesis similar to that of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Source: Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19880615)61:12<2475::aid-cncr2820611215>3.0.co;2-5

Authors: Isaiah W. Dimery, Jin Soo Lee, Mark Blick, Gary Pearson, Gary Spitzer, Waun K. Hong

Institutions: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Georgetown University

Language: English

Topic: Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2081669022

FWCI: 2.934

Cites: 21

Cited by: 117

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