Pathogenesis of Enteropathy-Associated T Cell Lymphoma

To provide an update on the pathogenesis of enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma (EATL) and its relationship with refractory celiac disease (RCD), in light of current knowledge of immune, genetic, and environmental factors that promote neoplastic transformation of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs). EATL frequently evolves from RCD type II (RCD II) but can occur “de novo” in individuals with celiac disease. Recurrent activating mutations in...