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Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Ki-1

Medical Definition:	A large-cell, non-Hodgkin's, malignant lymphoma with pleomorphic appearance and reactivity with the monoclonal antibody Ki-1. The lymphoma is most often found in the skin and lymph nodes and expresses the Ki-1 (CD30) antigen (ANTIGENS, CD30) on its surface. It is often mistaken for metastatic carcinoma and malignant histiocytosis.
Guide Notes:	a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; DF: note short X ref
Previously Indexed:	Lymphoma (1987-1993),Lymphoma, Large-Cell (1987-1993),Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's (1987-1993)

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