Composite Lymphoma of Follicular B-cell and Peripheral T-cell Types with Distinct Zone Distribution in a 75-year-old Male Patient: a Case Study

Composite lymphoma (CL) of T−/B-cell type is rare, and follicular lymphoma composite with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) has not previously been reported. We report such a case with both neoplastic components displaying a unique zone of distribution. A 75-year-old male patient presented with generalized lymphadenopathy. Sections of axillary lymph node demonstrated potentially two clonal processes, PTCL with aberrant CD20 expression and follicular lymphoma. Interestingly, the two neoplastic components were confined to their respective classic distribution zones, with PTCL occupying the interfollicular areas and follicular lymphoma residing in follicles.

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