Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a form of hematological malignancy. It as first described in 1985 as a large-cell neoplasm with anaplastic morphology immunostained by the Ki-1 antibody, which recognizes CD30.

There are two main sub types

  • anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, ALK-positive
  • anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, ALK-negative

See also