Management and Outcomes of HIV-Associated Primary Effusion Lymphoma: A Single Center Experience

Conclusions Given its rarity, our knowledge of PEL relies solely on case reports and case series. Prompt HAART and chemotherapy may be effective in HIV- associated PEL and good outcomes are possible. LDH and CD4 may be possible prognostic factors in PEL. Micro-Abstract Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare form of lymphoma, primarily seen in individuals who are immunosuppressed. We studied all cases of PEL seen at our institution over a 15-year period and observed that if affected mostly male patients with HIV who were not taking the antiretroviral medication. Newer chemotherapy regimens including the drug bortezomib may be more effective in treating PEL.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research