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EXAM #3: PATHOLOGY OF LYMPHOMA Flashcards

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Draw the cortex of the lymph node, label the location of Follicilar, Marginal, and Mantle cell lymphoma.

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N/A

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What is the gross appearance of a Follicular Lymphoma?

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Nodular

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What is the typical age of onset of Follicular Lymphoma?

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Middle age

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What are the clinical findings associated with Follicular Lymphoma?

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1) LAD

2) Splenomegaly

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What cells compose Follicular Lymphoma? How do you tell the difference?

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Follicle germinal center cells:

  • Centroblasts= loose/ less dense nucleus
  • Centrocytes
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What is the difference between a low grade and high grade Follicular Lymphoma?

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Low= centrocytes 
High= centroblasts i.e. less differentiated
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What translocation is associated with Follicular Lymphoma?

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t(14:18)

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What protein is overexpressed in Follicular Lymphoma?

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Bcl-2, which inhibits apoptosis i.e. is anti-apoptotic

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What is the immunostaining phenotype of Follicular Lymphoma?

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CD10*
CD19
CD20
Bcl-2*

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What is Mantle Cell Lymphoma? How is the gross appearance different from Follicular Lymphoma?

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Neoplastic proliferation of small B-cells in the mantle zone of the lymph node

Lymph nodes are SMOOTH grossly

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What is the typical presentation of Mantle Cell Lymphoma?

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Painless lymphadenopathy in late adulthood (5th-6th decade)

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What is the translocation associated with Mantle Cell Lymphoma?

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t(11:14)

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What protein is overexpressed in Mantle Cell Lymphoma?

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Cyclin D1, which mediates G1–>S-phase transition

Pro-proliferative

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What is the immunophenotype of Mantle Cell Lymphoma?

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CD5
CD19
CD20
Cyclin D1

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What is Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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Neoplastic proliferation of INTERMEDIATE sized CD20+ B-cells

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What is the classic presentation of Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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Extranodal mass in a child or young adult

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What is the difference between the African and Sporadic forms of Burkitt’s Lymhoma?

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African= involves the jaw and seen in kids between 4 and 7 years old

Sporadic= involves the abdomen (ileocecal) and median age is 30

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What is immunodeficiency-associated BL?

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HIV+ patients present with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a manifestation of progression to AIDS

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What viral infection is associated with Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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EBV

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What translocation is associated with Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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t(8:14)

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What protein is Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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What are the characteristics of Burkitt’s Lymphoma on microscopy?

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1) Diffuse monomorphic infiltrate with High mitotic index

2) “Starry-sky” appearance

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What are tingable body macrophages?

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Tingable= stainable

Macrophages found in germinal centers containing phagocytozed apoptotic cells (tingable bodies)

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What is the immunophenotype of Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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CD10
CD19
CD20
C-myc

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What is Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma?
Neoplastic proliferation of CD4+ T-cells
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What virus is Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma associated with?
HTLV-1 ****Seen in Japan, Central Africa, Caribbean***
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What population is affected by Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma?
Adults ONLY
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What are the common clinical findings associated with Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma??
1) Rash 2) Generalized LAD 3) Hepatosplenomegaly 4) Lytic bone lesions 5) Hypercalcemia
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How does the morphology of cells in Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma vary?
Immature= smooth Mature= Flower cells
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What disease are Flower Cells associated with?
Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma
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What is the prognosis for Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma?
Death within 1 year
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What drug is used to treat Adult T-cell Leukemia/ Lymphoma?
Anti-CD52
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What is Mycosis Fungoides?
Neoplastic proliferation of CD4+ T-cells that INFILTRATE THE SKIN
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What are the characteristics of malignant cells in MF?
- Cerebriform nuclei | - Highly folded nuclear membrane
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What are the two phases of skin lesions in MF? What part of the skin is involved in each phase?
Plaque= smooth--> epidermis Tumor= rough--> dermis
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What is Sezary Syndrome?
CD4+ T-cells of MF that spread to involve the blood
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What are the principle manifestations of Sezary Syndrome?
1) Leukemia | 2) Exfoliative erythroderma
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What is T-ALL?
Neoplastic proliferation of T-cell lymphoblats
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What is the mnemonic to remember T-ALL?
Thymic mass that presents in Teenagers ****Note that thymic mass is referred to as being in the anterior mediastinum*****
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What is the marker for lymphoblasts?
TdT
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What is the immunophenotype of T-ALL?
TdT CD2-8 NOT CD10 ****CD3-cytoplasmic, CD4, CD7*****
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What is the morphology of T-ALL?
Sheets of blasts ****Seen in lymph nodes, soft tissue, bone marrow*****
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What factors indicate a poor prognosis for T-ALL?
1) Patient under 2 y/o 2) Presentation in adolescence or adulthood 3) t(9:22) or translocation involving the MLL gene on chromosome 11 4) WBC greater than 100,000
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What is Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)?
NHL
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What stage is ALCL typically in when it presents?
Stage III or IV
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What protein is associated with ALCL?
ALK-1
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What does ALK-1 positive staining indicate about prognosis? What age group is this typically seen in?
Better prognosis--younger
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What does ALK-1 negative staining indicate about prognosis? What age group is this typically seen in?
Poor prognosis--elderly
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What is the morphology of ALCL?
Pleomorphism with "hallmark" cells
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What are hallmark cells? What type of lymphoma are these cells characteristic for?
- Medium sized - Abundant cytoplasm - Kidney shaped nuclei - Paranuclear eosinophilic region (pink) ****Seen in ALCL*****
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What is the immunophenotype of ALCL?
CD30+ | ALK-1 +/-
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What is Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia?
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