Adult t-cell leukemia/lymphoma: case report in southern Brazil
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چکیده
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that can be primary the skin or secondary, caused by Human lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1) infection. The prevalence HTLV-1 infection high in Brazil, however reports ATLL are rare, possibly underdiagnosed and underreported. This paper presents a case report patient coming from south region country with few cited cases this comorbidity. It shows importance disclosing data on virus, so public policies for prevention carried out, as well presentation develop ATLL.
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عنوان ژورنال: Hematology & Transfusion International Journal
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2469-2778']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15406/htij.2023.11.00301