The primary effusion lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin form that manifests with cavity stroke, usually associated with immunosuppression. It is associated with infection with the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), a necessary fact to confirm the diagnosis. This report describes the primary effusion lymphoma, diagnosed by cytology and immunocytochemistry, in patients with the unusual manifestation of involvement of two serous cavities. Its prognosis is poor, and treatment is limited.
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