WHO 2016 update of lymphoid
neoplasms
Medical Director,
Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology
Program Director,
International Hematopathology/Molecular Pathology
Fellowship,
Florida Hospital
Professor of Pathology,
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
E-mail: c.jeff.chang.md@flhosp.org
Phone: 407-303-1879
• Updated diagnostic categories and criteria to
current entities (some with new names) and a
limited number of new provisional entities
• Expanding the genetic/molecular landscape
and the biologic and clinical correlates
• Development of targeted therapeutic
strategies
Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis
(MBL)
• Up to 12% healthy individuals (DO NOT
ORDER FLOW CYTOMETRY FOR FUN)
• Must distinguish low count (< 0.5 x109/l),
extremely limited chance of progression, no
follow-up needed, from high count (> 0.5
x109/l) MBL, need yearly follow-up (annual
progression rate: 1 to 2%).
• Non-CLL type MBL: related to splenic MZL
• A lymph node equivalent of MBL exists:
preserved nodal architecture, with cells of
MBL phenotype, <1.5 cm, no proliferation
center (be careful with FNA specimen)
CLL/SLL
• Cytopenias or disease-related symptoms are now
insufficient to make a diagnosis of CLL with < 5
x109/l PB CLL cells.
• Large/confluent (broader than a 20x field) and/or
highly proliferative proliferation centers (PC) (either
>2.4 mitoses or Ki-67 >40%/PC) are adverse
prognostic indicators.
• PC may express weak cyclin D1, increase MYC
protein expression
• Mutations of TP53, NOTCH1, SF3B1, ATM, and
BIRC3: adverse prognostic factors, targeted therapy
(del TP53 for Ibrutinib).
Follicular lymphoma (FL)
• Mutational landscape better understood but
clinical impact remains to be determined
• Mutations in chromatin regulator/modifier
genes [CREBBP, KMT2D (MLL2)] and
EZH2: early event and potential treatment
targets
In situ follicular neoplasia
• New name for in situ follicular lymphoma (FL)
reflecting low risk of progression to lymphoma
• May associated with prior or synchronous overt
lymphoma, requiring clinical assessment
• Strong BCL2 expression, CD10+/BCL6+ cells
predominantly restricted inside follicle (no
spilling out)
• Flow cytometry showing clonal B-cells with FL
phenotype: be careful with FNA specimen
• Must be distinguished from partial involvement
by FL
Pediatric-type FL
• A localized (most stage 1) clonal proliferation with
excellent prognosis; excision alone may be sufficient
• Occurs in children and young adults, rarely in older
individuals
• Blastoid cells more frequent than centroblasts/or
centrocytes
• “Starry sky” follicles, no diffuse areas (foci of DLBCL)
• BCL2 protein -/+, CD10+, BCL6+, MUM1-/+ (+ in
Waldeyer’s ring cases), MIB1 high (> 30%)
• IGH clonal rearrangement
• BCL2, BCL6, MYC rearrangement: absent, IRF4
rearrangement: some Waldeyer’s ring cases (overlapping
with LBL-IRF4)
Am J Surg Pathol. 2013 Mar; 37(3): 333–343.
Large B-cell lymphoma with IRF4
rearrangement
• New provisional entity to distinguish from
pediatric-type FL and other DLBCL
• Children and young adult
• Localized disease, often involves cervical lymph
nodes or Waldeyer ring
• Low stage, treatment usually required
• Follicular (Grade 3B, D/D CD10-, MUM1+ FL in
older patients; pediatric-type FL, may need FISH),
follicular and diffuse, or pure diffuse pattern
• Strong MUM1+, BCL6+, high MIB1, BCL2 +/-
(NO BCL-2 rearrangement), CD10+/-
IRF4/MUM1 BCL6
Duodenal-type FL
• Localized process with low risk for
dissemination, excellent outcome
• Overlap with ISFN
Predominantly diffuse FL with 1p36
deletion
• Grade 1 to 2
• Presents as localized mass, often inguinal
• Lacks BCL2 rearrangement
• CD10+, CD23+, BCL2+/-
• 1p36 deletion not specific, seen in other
lymphomas, including classical FL
• Appearing to have good prognosis (13%
recurred and 6% progressed after
chemo/radiotherapy in 29 cases reported)
Blood.
2009;113:1053-1061
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)
• Two MCL subtypes: different clinicopathological
manifestations and molecular pathogenetic pathways
• Classical: Largely with unmutated/minimally
mutated IGHV and mostly SOX11+, nodal and
extranodal site
• largely with mutated IGHV and mostly SOX11-
(indolent leukemic non-nodal MCL with PB, BM,
±splenic involvement, may become more aggressive
with additional mutations, such as p53).
• Mutations of potential clinical importance, such as TP53,
NOTCH 1/2, recognized in small proportion of cases.
• CCND2 rearrangements in approximately half of cyclin
D1 negative MCL.
In situ mantle cell neoplasia
• New name for in situ MCL, reflecting low
clinical risk
• Cyclin D1+ cells in the inner mantle zone of
follicles with preserved nodal architecture
• D/D: overt MCL with a mantle zone growth
pattern
Scientific Figure on ResearchGate. Available from:
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/257780134_fig7_Fig-8-Session-
32-Mantle-cell-lymphoma-'-in-situ-'-Case-431-P-Browne-a-At-low
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL)
• MYD88 L265P mutation in vast majority (90%) of
LPL and significant portion of IGM MGUS (more
closed to LPL/B-cell lymphoma than PCM)
• CXCR4: 30% of LPL (higher extent of BM
infiltration and lower leucocyte counts, haemoglobin
and platelet counts, resistant to Ibrutinib)
• Not specific for LPL: small proportion of other small
cell lymphoma (MZL, CLL); 30% non-GC DLBCL;
50% primary cutaneous DLBCL, leg type; but not
PCM, even of IGM type
• Morphology: monotony of lymphoplasmacytic
proliferation (lack of monocytoid cells, large
transformed cells), sometimes follicular colonization
Hairy cell leukemia
• BRAF V600E mutations in vast majority of
cases
• MAP2K1 mutations in most cases that that
use IGHV4-34 and lack BRAF mutation
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS
• Distinction of GCB versus ABC/non-GC type
required with use of immunohistochemical
algorithm acceptable, may affect therapy.
• Co-expression of MYC (> 40% cells) and BCL2
(> 50% of cells) considered new prognostic
marker (20 to 35% of DLBCL, double expressor
lymphoma, most do not have MYC/BCL2
rearrangement)
• Double expressor worse outcome than other
DLBCL, NOS but better than the DHLs
• CD30 expression may be tested for new
antibody-based (anti-CD30) treatment
• GCB-DLBCL: mutations in histone methyl
transferase EZH2, cell motility regulator
GNA13, BCL2 translocation
• ABC-DLBCL: BCR/TLR and NFkB pathway
(MYD88, CD79A, CARD11, TNFSIP3)
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS
EBV+ DLBCL, NOS
• Replaceing EBV-positive DLBCL of the
elderly (worse prognosis) since it may occur
in younger patients (with better outcome)
• Not including EBV+ B-cell lymphomas that
can be given a more specific diagnosis (e.g.
LYG)
EBV+ mucocutaneous ulcer
• New provisional entity associated with iatrogenic
immunosuppression or age-related
immunosenescence.
• Self-limited growth potential
• Conservative management
• Isolated sharply circumscribed ulcers involving
oropharyngeal mucosa, skin, and gastrointestinal
tract
• Polymorphous infiltrate and atypical large B-cell
blasts often with Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg (HRS)
cell-like morphology
• B cells showed strong CD30 and EBER positivity
• CD15 -/+, CD20+/-
Modern Pathology (2013) 26, S42–S56
Blood 2011;117(18):4726-4735
Burkitt lymphoma
• TCF3 or ID3 (negative regulator of TCF3)
mutations in up to approximately 70% of
sporadic and immunodeficiienty related cases
and 40% of endemic cases
• TCF3 activating BCR/PI3K pathway
promoting survival and proliferation of
lymphoid cells
Burkitt-like lymphoma with 11q
aberration
• New provisional entity that closely resembles
Burkitt lymphoma but lacks MYC
rearrangement
• Clinical course and gene expression profile
similar to BL
• Interstitial gains including 11q23.2-q23.3 and
telomeric losses of 11q24.1-qter
• More complex karyotypes, lower level of MYC
expression, certain degree of cytological
pleomorphism, sometimes a follicular patten,
frequently nodal presentation
CD20
BCL6MIB1
High grade B-cell lymphoma, with MYC
and BCL2 and/or BCL6 translocations
• New category for all ‘double/triple hit’
lymphomas other than FL or lymphoblastic
lymphomas.
High grade B-cell lymphoma, NOS
• Together with the new category for the
‘double/triple hit’ lymphomas, replacing the
2008 category of B-cell lymphoma,
unclassifiable, with features intermediate
between DLBCL and Burkitt lymphoma
(BCLU)
• Includes blastoid-appearing large B-cell
lymphomas and cases lacking MYC and
BCL2 or BCL6 translocations that would
formerly have been called BCLU
MYC R
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL),
NOS
• Subsets based on phenotype and molecular
abnormalities being recognized that may have clinical
implications but are mostly not a part of routine
practice at this time.
• GATA3 overexpression subtype: inferior prognosis,
high levels of Th2 cytokines
• Mutations of epigenetic mediators: KMT2D, TET2,
KDM6A, ARID1B, DNMT3A, CREBBP, MLL AND
ARID2.
• Mutations in signaling pathway: TNFAIP3, APC,
CHD8, ZAP70, NF1, TNFRSF14, TRAF3
• Mutations in tumor suppressors: TP53, FOXO1, ATM
Node-based EBV+ PTCL
• Considered a variant of PTCL, NOS
• EBV in the majority of neoplastic cells
• Monomorphic, lack of angioinvation and
necrosis
• Older pateints, post-transplant setting, other
immunodeficiency states
Nodal T-cell lymphomas with T
follicular helper (TFH) phenotype
• A new umbrella category created to highlight the
spectrum of nodal lymphomas with a TFH
phenotype : angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma,
follicular T-cell lymphoma and other nodal PTCL
with TFH phenotype (specific diagnoses to be used
due to clinicopathologic differences)
• TFH phenotype: at least 2 or 3 of TFH-related
antigens: CD279/PD1, CD10, BCL6, CXCL13,
ICOS, SAP, CCR5
• Overlapping recurrent molecular/cytogenetic
abnormalities: TET2, IDH2, DNMT3A, RHOA,
CD28 mutations; ITK-SYK OR CTLA4-CD28 fusion
• AITL and FTCL: EBV+ B-cell blasts,
progression to EBV+ (rarely EBV-) BCL
• FTCL: localized disease, fewer systemic
symptoms
Nodal T-cell lymphomas with T
follicular helper (TFH) phenotype
ALK-negative anaplastic large cell
lymphoma
• Now a definite entity
• Convergent mutations and kinase fusions
leading to activation of JAK/STAT3 pathway
• Including cytogenetic subsets with
prognostic implications:
• 6p25 rearrangements at IRF4/DUSP22
locus: relatively monomorphic, lack
cytotoxic granules, superior prognosis,
also occurring in LYP, primary
cutaneous ALCL
• TP63 rearrangement: very aggressive
Breast implant-associated anaplastic
large cell lymphoma
• New provisional entity distinguished from
other ALK-negative ALCL
• Seroma fluid between the implant and
surrounding fibrous capsule.
• Both saline and silicone implants
• Median time interval: 10 years
• If no invasion of the capsule, removal of
implant and capsule
• If invasion through the capsule, systemic
chemotherapy due to risk of LN involvement
and systemic spray
CD3
CD45
CD30
TIA1
GRAZYME B
ALK1
Primary cutaneous acral CD8+ T-cell
lymphoma
• New provisional entity
• Indolent, originally described as originating in the ear,
almost always localized to a single site
• Clonal CD8+ cytotoxic T-cells
• Dense, diffuse proliferation of monomorphous
medium-sized T cells throughout the dermis and
subcutis; no epidermotropism
• CD3+, CD8+, CD4−, TIA1+, granzyme B−
• Conservative management only
• D/D: primary cutaneous CD8+ aggressive
epidermotrophic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma
CD8
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T-cell large granular lymphocyte
leukemia
• New subtypes recognized with clinicopathologic
associations.
• STAT3 mutations common (also in NK-LGL)
• STAT5B mutations in a subset, associated with
more clinically aggressive disease.
Systemic EBV+ T-cell Lymphoma of
childhood
• Name changed from lymphoproliferative
disorder to lymphoma due to its fulminant
clinical course and desire to clearly
distinguish it from chronic active EBV
infection (CAEBV).
• CAEBV: from indolent/localized forms
(hydroa vacciniforme-like LPD, severe
mosquito bite allrgy ) to a more systemic
form with fever, hepatosplenomegaly,
lymphadenopathy, w/wo skin manifestations.
• D/D: EBV associated HLH, may response to
HLH 94 protocol, not neoplastic
Hydroa vacciniforme-like
lymphoproliferative
disorder
• Name changed from lymphoma to
lymphoproliferative disorder.
• Relationship with CAEBV and a spectrum in
terms of its clinical course.
Enteropathy associated T-cell
lymphoma (EATL)
• Diagnosis only to be used for cases formerly
known as type I EATL
• Typically associated with celiac disease
• Predominantly occurring in patients of
northern European origin
Monomorphic epitheliotropic
intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL)
• Formerly type II EATL
• Lack of association with celiac disease
• Asians and Hispanic population
• Monomorphic, expression of CD8, CD56
and MAPK, most are GD-T cells,
• STAT5B mutation
• Gains in 8q24 involving MYC
Indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative
disorder of the GI tract
• New provisional entity
• diffuse, band-like monoclonal intestinal T-
cell infiltration of the lamina propria, and,
focally, the submucosa by lymphoid infiltrate
• Clonal cytotoxic T-cells: CD8+ >> CD4
• Indolent clinical course, some cases show
progression
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TIA1
CD8CD4
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CD8CD4
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Phenotype/genotype: T-LPD
• CD3+, CD2+, CD5±, CD7±, CD56-, TCRβ+,
TCRγ-, EBER-, CD30-.
• Ki-67 up to 5-10%.
• CD8+ cases (majority): TIA1+, granz B-
• CD4+ cases: cytotoxic marker negative
• Clonal TCRγ rearrangements (1 oligoclonal)
D/D: Histologically/
immunophenotypically
Indolent T-LPD: nondestructive, involving the
lamina propria and muscularis mucosae, small
mature cells.
EATL : large and destructive infiltrate.
medium- to large-sized pleomorphic cells with
prominent nucleoli; the intestinal mucosa
adjacent to the main tumor mass frequently
shows evidence of enteropathy (Not indolent T-
LPD)
MEITL: destructive infiltrate, monotonous and
small to medium-sized cells, florid infiltration
of the intestinal crypt epithelium and adjacent
intestinal mucosa by lymphoma cells (Not
indolent T-LPD).
MEITL: CD3+, CD8+, CD56+, often TCR-
G+, CD4-.
CD56- in indolent T-LPD also aids in the
distinction from NK cell enteropathy.
Primary cutaneous CD4+ small
medium T-cell lymphoproliferative
disorder
• Remains a provisional entity.
• No longer to be diagnosed as an overt
lymphoma due to limited clinical risk,
localized disease, and similarity to clonal
drug reactions.
Nodular lymphocyte predominant
Hodgkin lymphoma
• Variant growth patterns, if present, should be noted in
diagnostic report: “classic” (B-cell-rich) nodular
(patter A), serpiginous/interconnected nodular (B),
nodular with prominent extranodular L&H cells (C),
T-cell-rich nodular (D), diffuse with a T-cell-rich
background (T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma [TCRBCL]-
like) (E), and a (diffuse) B-cell-rich pattern (F)
• Presence of many extranodular L&H cells (pattern C)
predicts for progression to a diffuse pattern
• Histopathologic NLPHL variants (pattern C,
D, E, F) are associated with advanced disease
and a higher relapse/progress rate.
• Cases associated with synchronous or
subsequent sites indistinguishable from
THRLBCL without a nodular component
should be designated THRLBCL-like
transformation.
Erdheim-Chester disease
• Should be distinguished from other members
of the juvenile xanthogranuloma family
• Often associated with BRAF mutations
Other histiocytic/dendritic neoplasms
• Clonal relationship to lymphoid neoplasms
(FL, CLL, T/B lymphoblastic lymphoma,
PTCL) recognized in some cases.
• Indicating transdifferentiaiton.
• V600E in LCH, histiocytic sarcoma,
disseminatied JXG, ECD, FDCS

Who 2016 updated classification of lymphoid neoplasm

  • 1.
    WHO 2016 updateof lymphoid neoplasms Medical Director, Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology Program Director, International Hematopathology/Molecular Pathology Fellowship, Florida Hospital Professor of Pathology, University of Central Florida, College of Medicine E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 407-303-1879
  • 2.
    • Updated diagnosticcategories and criteria to current entities (some with new names) and a limited number of new provisional entities • Expanding the genetic/molecular landscape and the biologic and clinical correlates • Development of targeted therapeutic strategies
  • 3.
    Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) •Up to 12% healthy individuals (DO NOT ORDER FLOW CYTOMETRY FOR FUN) • Must distinguish low count (< 0.5 x109/l), extremely limited chance of progression, no follow-up needed, from high count (> 0.5 x109/l) MBL, need yearly follow-up (annual progression rate: 1 to 2%). • Non-CLL type MBL: related to splenic MZL • A lymph node equivalent of MBL exists: preserved nodal architecture, with cells of MBL phenotype, <1.5 cm, no proliferation center (be careful with FNA specimen)
  • 4.
    CLL/SLL • Cytopenias ordisease-related symptoms are now insufficient to make a diagnosis of CLL with < 5 x109/l PB CLL cells. • Large/confluent (broader than a 20x field) and/or highly proliferative proliferation centers (PC) (either >2.4 mitoses or Ki-67 >40%/PC) are adverse prognostic indicators. • PC may express weak cyclin D1, increase MYC protein expression • Mutations of TP53, NOTCH1, SF3B1, ATM, and BIRC3: adverse prognostic factors, targeted therapy (del TP53 for Ibrutinib).
  • 5.
    Follicular lymphoma (FL) •Mutational landscape better understood but clinical impact remains to be determined • Mutations in chromatin regulator/modifier genes [CREBBP, KMT2D (MLL2)] and EZH2: early event and potential treatment targets
  • 6.
    In situ follicularneoplasia • New name for in situ follicular lymphoma (FL) reflecting low risk of progression to lymphoma • May associated with prior or synchronous overt lymphoma, requiring clinical assessment • Strong BCL2 expression, CD10+/BCL6+ cells predominantly restricted inside follicle (no spilling out) • Flow cytometry showing clonal B-cells with FL phenotype: be careful with FNA specimen • Must be distinguished from partial involvement by FL
  • 7.
    Pediatric-type FL • Alocalized (most stage 1) clonal proliferation with excellent prognosis; excision alone may be sufficient • Occurs in children and young adults, rarely in older individuals • Blastoid cells more frequent than centroblasts/or centrocytes • “Starry sky” follicles, no diffuse areas (foci of DLBCL) • BCL2 protein -/+, CD10+, BCL6+, MUM1-/+ (+ in Waldeyer’s ring cases), MIB1 high (> 30%) • IGH clonal rearrangement • BCL2, BCL6, MYC rearrangement: absent, IRF4 rearrangement: some Waldeyer’s ring cases (overlapping with LBL-IRF4)
  • 8.
    Am J SurgPathol. 2013 Mar; 37(3): 333–343.
  • 9.
    Large B-cell lymphomawith IRF4 rearrangement • New provisional entity to distinguish from pediatric-type FL and other DLBCL • Children and young adult • Localized disease, often involves cervical lymph nodes or Waldeyer ring • Low stage, treatment usually required • Follicular (Grade 3B, D/D CD10-, MUM1+ FL in older patients; pediatric-type FL, may need FISH), follicular and diffuse, or pure diffuse pattern • Strong MUM1+, BCL6+, high MIB1, BCL2 +/- (NO BCL-2 rearrangement), CD10+/-
  • 10.
  • 11.
    Duodenal-type FL • Localizedprocess with low risk for dissemination, excellent outcome • Overlap with ISFN
  • 12.
    Predominantly diffuse FLwith 1p36 deletion • Grade 1 to 2 • Presents as localized mass, often inguinal • Lacks BCL2 rearrangement • CD10+, CD23+, BCL2+/- • 1p36 deletion not specific, seen in other lymphomas, including classical FL • Appearing to have good prognosis (13% recurred and 6% progressed after chemo/radiotherapy in 29 cases reported)
  • 13.
  • 14.
    Mantle cell lymphoma(MCL) • Two MCL subtypes: different clinicopathological manifestations and molecular pathogenetic pathways • Classical: Largely with unmutated/minimally mutated IGHV and mostly SOX11+, nodal and extranodal site • largely with mutated IGHV and mostly SOX11- (indolent leukemic non-nodal MCL with PB, BM, ±splenic involvement, may become more aggressive with additional mutations, such as p53). • Mutations of potential clinical importance, such as TP53, NOTCH 1/2, recognized in small proportion of cases. • CCND2 rearrangements in approximately half of cyclin D1 negative MCL.
  • 16.
    In situ mantlecell neoplasia • New name for in situ MCL, reflecting low clinical risk • Cyclin D1+ cells in the inner mantle zone of follicles with preserved nodal architecture • D/D: overt MCL with a mantle zone growth pattern Scientific Figure on ResearchGate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/257780134_fig7_Fig-8-Session- 32-Mantle-cell-lymphoma-'-in-situ-'-Case-431-P-Browne-a-At-low
  • 17.
    Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) •MYD88 L265P mutation in vast majority (90%) of LPL and significant portion of IGM MGUS (more closed to LPL/B-cell lymphoma than PCM) • CXCR4: 30% of LPL (higher extent of BM infiltration and lower leucocyte counts, haemoglobin and platelet counts, resistant to Ibrutinib) • Not specific for LPL: small proportion of other small cell lymphoma (MZL, CLL); 30% non-GC DLBCL; 50% primary cutaneous DLBCL, leg type; but not PCM, even of IGM type • Morphology: monotony of lymphoplasmacytic proliferation (lack of monocytoid cells, large transformed cells), sometimes follicular colonization
  • 18.
    Hairy cell leukemia •BRAF V600E mutations in vast majority of cases • MAP2K1 mutations in most cases that that use IGHV4-34 and lack BRAF mutation
  • 19.
    Diffuse large B-celllymphoma, NOS • Distinction of GCB versus ABC/non-GC type required with use of immunohistochemical algorithm acceptable, may affect therapy. • Co-expression of MYC (> 40% cells) and BCL2 (> 50% of cells) considered new prognostic marker (20 to 35% of DLBCL, double expressor lymphoma, most do not have MYC/BCL2 rearrangement) • Double expressor worse outcome than other DLBCL, NOS but better than the DHLs • CD30 expression may be tested for new antibody-based (anti-CD30) treatment
  • 20.
    • GCB-DLBCL: mutationsin histone methyl transferase EZH2, cell motility regulator GNA13, BCL2 translocation • ABC-DLBCL: BCR/TLR and NFkB pathway (MYD88, CD79A, CARD11, TNFSIP3) Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS
  • 21.
    EBV+ DLBCL, NOS •Replaceing EBV-positive DLBCL of the elderly (worse prognosis) since it may occur in younger patients (with better outcome) • Not including EBV+ B-cell lymphomas that can be given a more specific diagnosis (e.g. LYG)
  • 22.
    EBV+ mucocutaneous ulcer •New provisional entity associated with iatrogenic immunosuppression or age-related immunosenescence. • Self-limited growth potential • Conservative management • Isolated sharply circumscribed ulcers involving oropharyngeal mucosa, skin, and gastrointestinal tract • Polymorphous infiltrate and atypical large B-cell blasts often with Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cell-like morphology • B cells showed strong CD30 and EBER positivity • CD15 -/+, CD20+/-
  • 23.
    Modern Pathology (2013)26, S42–S56 Blood 2011;117(18):4726-4735
  • 24.
    Burkitt lymphoma • TCF3or ID3 (negative regulator of TCF3) mutations in up to approximately 70% of sporadic and immunodeficiienty related cases and 40% of endemic cases • TCF3 activating BCR/PI3K pathway promoting survival and proliferation of lymphoid cells
  • 25.
    Burkitt-like lymphoma with11q aberration • New provisional entity that closely resembles Burkitt lymphoma but lacks MYC rearrangement • Clinical course and gene expression profile similar to BL • Interstitial gains including 11q23.2-q23.3 and telomeric losses of 11q24.1-qter • More complex karyotypes, lower level of MYC expression, certain degree of cytological pleomorphism, sometimes a follicular patten, frequently nodal presentation
  • 26.
  • 27.
    High grade B-celllymphoma, with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 translocations • New category for all ‘double/triple hit’ lymphomas other than FL or lymphoblastic lymphomas.
  • 28.
    High grade B-celllymphoma, NOS • Together with the new category for the ‘double/triple hit’ lymphomas, replacing the 2008 category of B-cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, with features intermediate between DLBCL and Burkitt lymphoma (BCLU) • Includes blastoid-appearing large B-cell lymphomas and cases lacking MYC and BCL2 or BCL6 translocations that would formerly have been called BCLU
  • 29.
  • 31.
    Peripheral T-cell lymphoma(PTCL), NOS • Subsets based on phenotype and molecular abnormalities being recognized that may have clinical implications but are mostly not a part of routine practice at this time. • GATA3 overexpression subtype: inferior prognosis, high levels of Th2 cytokines • Mutations of epigenetic mediators: KMT2D, TET2, KDM6A, ARID1B, DNMT3A, CREBBP, MLL AND ARID2. • Mutations in signaling pathway: TNFAIP3, APC, CHD8, ZAP70, NF1, TNFRSF14, TRAF3 • Mutations in tumor suppressors: TP53, FOXO1, ATM
  • 32.
    Node-based EBV+ PTCL •Considered a variant of PTCL, NOS • EBV in the majority of neoplastic cells • Monomorphic, lack of angioinvation and necrosis • Older pateints, post-transplant setting, other immunodeficiency states
  • 33.
    Nodal T-cell lymphomaswith T follicular helper (TFH) phenotype • A new umbrella category created to highlight the spectrum of nodal lymphomas with a TFH phenotype : angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, follicular T-cell lymphoma and other nodal PTCL with TFH phenotype (specific diagnoses to be used due to clinicopathologic differences) • TFH phenotype: at least 2 or 3 of TFH-related antigens: CD279/PD1, CD10, BCL6, CXCL13, ICOS, SAP, CCR5 • Overlapping recurrent molecular/cytogenetic abnormalities: TET2, IDH2, DNMT3A, RHOA, CD28 mutations; ITK-SYK OR CTLA4-CD28 fusion
  • 34.
    • AITL andFTCL: EBV+ B-cell blasts, progression to EBV+ (rarely EBV-) BCL • FTCL: localized disease, fewer systemic symptoms Nodal T-cell lymphomas with T follicular helper (TFH) phenotype
  • 35.
    ALK-negative anaplastic largecell lymphoma • Now a definite entity • Convergent mutations and kinase fusions leading to activation of JAK/STAT3 pathway • Including cytogenetic subsets with prognostic implications: • 6p25 rearrangements at IRF4/DUSP22 locus: relatively monomorphic, lack cytotoxic granules, superior prognosis, also occurring in LYP, primary cutaneous ALCL • TP63 rearrangement: very aggressive
  • 37.
    Breast implant-associated anaplastic largecell lymphoma • New provisional entity distinguished from other ALK-negative ALCL • Seroma fluid between the implant and surrounding fibrous capsule. • Both saline and silicone implants • Median time interval: 10 years • If no invasion of the capsule, removal of implant and capsule • If invasion through the capsule, systemic chemotherapy due to risk of LN involvement and systemic spray
  • 39.
  • 41.
    Primary cutaneous acralCD8+ T-cell lymphoma • New provisional entity • Indolent, originally described as originating in the ear, almost always localized to a single site • Clonal CD8+ cytotoxic T-cells • Dense, diffuse proliferation of monomorphous medium-sized T cells throughout the dermis and subcutis; no epidermotropism • CD3+, CD8+, CD4−, TIA1+, granzyme B− • Conservative management only • D/D: primary cutaneous CD8+ aggressive epidermotrophic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma
  • 42.
  • 43.
    T-cell large granularlymphocyte leukemia • New subtypes recognized with clinicopathologic associations. • STAT3 mutations common (also in NK-LGL) • STAT5B mutations in a subset, associated with more clinically aggressive disease.
  • 44.
    Systemic EBV+ T-cellLymphoma of childhood • Name changed from lymphoproliferative disorder to lymphoma due to its fulminant clinical course and desire to clearly distinguish it from chronic active EBV infection (CAEBV). • CAEBV: from indolent/localized forms (hydroa vacciniforme-like LPD, severe mosquito bite allrgy ) to a more systemic form with fever, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, w/wo skin manifestations. • D/D: EBV associated HLH, may response to HLH 94 protocol, not neoplastic
  • 45.
    Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder • Namechanged from lymphoma to lymphoproliferative disorder. • Relationship with CAEBV and a spectrum in terms of its clinical course.
  • 46.
    Enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma(EATL) • Diagnosis only to be used for cases formerly known as type I EATL • Typically associated with celiac disease • Predominantly occurring in patients of northern European origin
  • 47.
    Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-celllymphoma (MEITL) • Formerly type II EATL • Lack of association with celiac disease • Asians and Hispanic population • Monomorphic, expression of CD8, CD56 and MAPK, most are GD-T cells, • STAT5B mutation • Gains in 8q24 involving MYC
  • 48.
    Indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disorderof the GI tract • New provisional entity • diffuse, band-like monoclonal intestinal T- cell infiltration of the lamina propria, and, focally, the submucosa by lymphoid infiltrate • Clonal cytotoxic T-cells: CD8+ >> CD4 • Indolent clinical course, some cases show progression
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    Phenotype/genotype: T-LPD • CD3+,CD2+, CD5±, CD7±, CD56-, TCRβ+, TCRγ-, EBER-, CD30-. • Ki-67 up to 5-10%. • CD8+ cases (majority): TIA1+, granz B- • CD4+ cases: cytotoxic marker negative • Clonal TCRγ rearrangements (1 oligoclonal)
  • 53.
    D/D: Histologically/ immunophenotypically Indolent T-LPD:nondestructive, involving the lamina propria and muscularis mucosae, small mature cells. EATL : large and destructive infiltrate. medium- to large-sized pleomorphic cells with prominent nucleoli; the intestinal mucosa adjacent to the main tumor mass frequently shows evidence of enteropathy (Not indolent T- LPD)
  • 54.
    MEITL: destructive infiltrate,monotonous and small to medium-sized cells, florid infiltration of the intestinal crypt epithelium and adjacent intestinal mucosa by lymphoma cells (Not indolent T-LPD). MEITL: CD3+, CD8+, CD56+, often TCR- G+, CD4-. CD56- in indolent T-LPD also aids in the distinction from NK cell enteropathy.
  • 55.
    Primary cutaneous CD4+small medium T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder • Remains a provisional entity. • No longer to be diagnosed as an overt lymphoma due to limited clinical risk, localized disease, and similarity to clonal drug reactions.
  • 56.
    Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkinlymphoma • Variant growth patterns, if present, should be noted in diagnostic report: “classic” (B-cell-rich) nodular (patter A), serpiginous/interconnected nodular (B), nodular with prominent extranodular L&H cells (C), T-cell-rich nodular (D), diffuse with a T-cell-rich background (T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma [TCRBCL]- like) (E), and a (diffuse) B-cell-rich pattern (F) • Presence of many extranodular L&H cells (pattern C) predicts for progression to a diffuse pattern
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    • Histopathologic NLPHLvariants (pattern C, D, E, F) are associated with advanced disease and a higher relapse/progress rate. • Cases associated with synchronous or subsequent sites indistinguishable from THRLBCL without a nodular component should be designated THRLBCL-like transformation.
  • 59.
    Erdheim-Chester disease • Shouldbe distinguished from other members of the juvenile xanthogranuloma family • Often associated with BRAF mutations
  • 60.
    Other histiocytic/dendritic neoplasms •Clonal relationship to lymphoid neoplasms (FL, CLL, T/B lymphoblastic lymphoma, PTCL) recognized in some cases. • Indicating transdifferentiaiton. • V600E in LCH, histiocytic sarcoma, disseminatied JXG, ECD, FDCS