Plasmacytic or lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in lymph nodes: Diagnostic approach and differential considerations.

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2016-10
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Plasmacytosis is a common finding in lymph node biopsies and can be seen in diverse circumstances ranging from reactive lymphadenopathy to malignant lymphoma. Familiarity with various histopathologic features of the different entities and awareness of their typical clinical and ancillary study findings are essential for an accurate diagnosis. In this review, we present common and representative nonneoplastic entities and lymphomas that have plasmacytic differentiation or associated plasmacytosis. We focus on the histological classification with an emphasis on the diagnostic approach and areas of diagnostic challenge.
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Castleman disease, lymph node, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, mucosa‑associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, plasmacytosis, primary effusion lymphoma, Rosai–Dorgman disease, syphilis, toxoplasma
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Xie Yi, Vallangeon Bethany, Liu Xin, Lagoo Anand S. Plasmacytic or lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in lymph nodes: Diagnostic approach and differential considerations. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 Oct-Dec 59(4): 446-456.