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ALK + Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Diagnosed on Paediatric Pericardial Effusion Cytology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Authors describe pericardial effusion as the primary presentation of paediatric ALK+ ALCL, without a cardiac mass. This emphasises the diagnostic value of pericardiocentesis and highlights ALK+ ALCL in the differential diagnosis of malignant paediatric pericardial effusions.

Source: Cytopathology

DOI: 10.1111/cyt.13481

Authors: Connor Hartzell, Huiying Wang, Emily F. Mason, Christopher J. O'Conor

Institutions: Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900