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*'''"Common" pattern''': This is the most common morphological variant (75%).<ref name="pmid9736036">{{cite journal| author=Falini B, Bigerna B, Fizzotti M, Pulford K, Pileri SA, Delsol G et al.| title=ALK expression defines a distinct group of T/null lymphomas ("ALK lymphomas") with a wide morphological spectrum. | journal=Am J Pathol | year= 1998 | volume= 153 | issue= 3 | pages= 875-86 | pmid=9736036 | doi=10.1016/S0002-9440(10)65629-5 | pmc=PMC1853018 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9736036  }}</ref> The cytoplasm may be either basophilic or eosinophilic and the cell might have many nuclei with dispersed or clumped chromatin. In large cells, nucleoli tend to be more prominent. Given that the lymphomatous cells grow in the lymph node's sinuses, this variant may resemble a metastatic tumor.
*'''Lymphohistiocytic pattern (10%)''': Histiocytes have an acidophilic cytoplasm and a perinuclear clear area, with an eccentric nuclei and condensed chromatin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1858171/pdf/amjpathol00028-0072.pdf|title=
Frequent Expression ofthe NPM-ALK Chimeric Fusion Protein inAnaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, Lympho-Histiocytic Type}}</ref>  Lymphomatous cells cluster around the perivascular area as demonstrated by immunostaining with CD30 and ALK antibodies.<ref name=Swerdlow>{{cite book | last = Swerdlow | first = Steven | title = WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues | publisher = International Agency for Research on Cancer | location = Lyon, France | year = 2008 | isbn = 9789283224310 }}</ref>
*'''Hodgkin's like pattern (3.3%)''': The morphological characteristics of this pattern are similar to the nodular sclerosis variant of [[Hodgkin's lymphoma]].<ref name="pmid16434897">{{cite journal| author=Vassallo J, Lamant L, Brugieres L, Gaillard F, Campo E, Brousset P et al.| title=ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma mimicking nodular sclerosis Hodgkin's lymphoma: report of 10 cases. | journal=Am J Surg Pathol | year= 2006 | volume= 30 | issue= 2 | pages= 223-9 | pmid=16434897 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16434897  }}</ref> This pattern is predominately more common among female. There are two immunophenotype:<ref name="pmid16434897">{{cite journal| author=Vassallo J, Lamant L, Brugieres L, Gaillard F, Campo E, Brousset P et al.| title=ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma mimicking nodular sclerosis Hodgkin's lymphoma: report of 10 cases. | journal=Am J Surg Pathol | year= 2006 | volume= 30 | issue= 2 | pages= 223-9 | pmid=16434897 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16434897  }}</ref>
**Positive: [[CD30]], [[ALK]], [[epithelial membrane antigen]] ([[EMA]]), [[CD43]] (only 66% of the times) and [[perforin]]
**Negative: [[CD15]], [[CD20]], Pax5/BSAP and [[EBV]]
*'''Small cell pattern (8.3%)''': Cells have nuclear irregularity and perivascular/intravascular distribution.<ref name="pmid8394652">{{cite journal| author=Kinney MC, Collins RD, Greer JP, Whitlock JA, Sioutos N, Kadin ME| title=A small-cell-predominant variant of primary Ki-1 (CD30)+ T-cell lymphoma. | journal=Am J Surg Pathol | year= 1993 | volume= 17 | issue= 9 | pages= 859-68 | pmid=8394652 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8394652  }}</ref>  Occasionally, lymphomatous cells have a pale cytoplasm with a central nucleus, described as "fried egg cell".<ref name=Swerdlow>{{cite book | last = Swerdlow | first = Steven | title = WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues | publisher = International Agency for Research on Cancer | location = Lyon, France | year = 2008 | isbn = 9789283224310 }}</ref>
*'''Giant cell pattern (3.3%)'''
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma may be classified into 2 subtypes: anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK positive and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK negative. Based on clinical presentations, anaplastic large cell lymphoma may be classified into either primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma and primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Classification

  • Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (peripheral T-cell lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma) may be classified into 2 subtypes:
  • Based on clinical presentations, anaplastic large cell lymphoma may be classified into either[1]
  • Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Based on morphology, anaplastic large cell lymphoma may be classified into 3 subtypes:
  • Classical Variants
  • Atypical Variants
  • Rare Variants
Classification based on the clinical presentation[1]
Name Description
Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Confined to the skin
  • Usually have a single lump or tumor in the skin
  • May also spread to lymph nodes in the area
  • Associated with a rare skin condition called lymphomatoid papulosis
  • Less aggressive than primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Occasionally individuals have a spontaneous remission
  • Have a fairly good prognosis
Primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Usually involves the lymph nodes
  • Can also occur in organs or tissues other than the lymph nodes (extranodal sites), including:
  • lungs, liver, bone marrow, bone, gastrointestinal tract, skin and soft tissue
  • Most individuals have advanced stage (stage III or IV) disease when they are diagnosed
  • Usually a fast-growing (aggressive) lymphoma
Morphologic Classification [2]
Name Description
Classical Variants
Common pattern
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Atypical Variants
Small cell
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Lymphohistiocytic
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Giant cell
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Hodgkin's like
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Rare Variants
Sarcomatoid
  • ALK positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • "Common" pattern: This is the most common morphological variant (75%).[3] The cytoplasm may be either basophilic or eosinophilic and the cell might have many nuclei with dispersed or clumped chromatin. In large cells, nucleoli tend to be more prominent. Given that the lymphomatous cells grow in the lymph node's sinuses, this variant may resemble a metastatic tumor.
  • Lymphohistiocytic pattern (10%): Histiocytes have an acidophilic cytoplasm and a perinuclear clear area, with an eccentric nuclei and condensed chromatin.[4] Lymphomatous cells cluster around the perivascular area as demonstrated by immunostaining with CD30 and ALK antibodies.[5]
  • Small cell pattern (8.3%): Cells have nuclear irregularity and perivascular/intravascular distribution.[7] Occasionally, lymphomatous cells have a pale cytoplasm with a central nucleus, described as "fried egg cell".[5]
  • Giant cell pattern (3.3%)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/types-of-nhl/anaplastic-large-cell-lymphoma/?region=on Accessed on October 7, 2015
  2. ↑ The anaplastic lymphoma kinase in the pathogenesis of cancer. http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieve.dosgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=HRCA&userGroupName=mlin_b_bethidmc&tabID=T002&searchId=R1&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&contentSegment=&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=1&contentSet=GALE%7CA188154738&&docId=GALE Accessed on October 8, 2015
  3. ↑ Falini B, Bigerna B, Fizzotti M, Pulford K, Pileri SA, Delsol G; et al. (1998). "ALK expression defines a distinct group of T/null lymphomas ("ALK lymphomas") with a wide morphological spectrum". Am J Pathol. 153 (3): 875–86. doi:10.1016/S0002-9440(10)65629-5. PMC 1853018. PMID 9736036.
  4. ↑ "Frequent Expression ofthe NPM-ALK Chimeric Fusion Protein inAnaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, Lympho-Histiocytic Type" (PDF).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Swerdlow, Steven (2008). WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 9789283224310.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Vassallo J, Lamant L, Brugieres L, Gaillard F, Campo E, Brousset P; et al. (2006). "ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma mimicking nodular sclerosis Hodgkin's lymphoma: report of 10 cases". Am J Surg Pathol. 30 (2): 223–9. PMID 16434897.
  7. ↑ Kinney MC, Collins RD, Greer JP, Whitlock JA, Sioutos N, Kadin ME (1993). "A small-cell-predominant variant of primary Ki-1 (CD30)+ T-cell lymphoma". Am J Surg Pathol. 17 (9): 859–68. PMID 8394652.

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