Diffuse large B cell lymphoma risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma is immunodeficiency. Other risk factor include Epstein-Barr virus.

Risk factors

• An underlying immunodeficiency is a significant risk factor.
• Infection with Epstein-Barr virus has also been found to contribute to the development of some subgroups of Diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

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