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post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
A condition in which a group of B-cells grow out of control after an organ transplant in patients with weakened immune systems. This usually happens if the patient has also been infected with Epstein-Barr virus. Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder may progress to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Also called PTLD.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Asistencia sanitaria
- Categoría: Tratamiento del cáncer
- Company: U.S. HHS
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- Lionel M
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