HHV8-Related Lymphoproliferative Disorder

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A lymphoproliferative disorder caused by the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8). This category includes the following: HHV8-positive multicentric Castleman disease; HHV8-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified; primary effusion lymphoma; and germinotropic lymphoproliferative disorders.

**Synonyms:** - HHV8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder - HHV8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder - KSHV/HHV8-Related Lymphoproliferative Disorder