AIDS-Related Lymphoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** An aggressive lymphoma that develops in HIV-positive patients. There is a significant increase in the incidence of lymphomas associated with the AIDS epidemic. These lymphomas are usually extranodal, most often express a B-cell phenotype and morphologically are classified as Burkitt, diffuse large B-cell, and Hodgkin lymphomas. The prognosis is closely related to the severity of immunodeficiency.

**Synonyms:** - AIDS Lymphoma - AIDS Related Lymphoma - HIV Associated Lymphoma - Lymphoma AIDS Related - Lymphoma, AIDS-Related