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ReviewTransplantation2026

Bibliometric review of primary effusion lymphoma research: Current status, hotspots, and future prospects.

Yongyu Chen, Bin Liang, Xue Qiu, Peng Cheng, Zhongming Zhang, Ruilin He, Jianchao Ma

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Review in Transplantation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Yongyu ChenDepartment of Hematology, Minzu Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID 0009-0004-3908-2063
Bin LiangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Minzu Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Xue QiuDepartment of Cardiology, The first Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Peng ChengDepartment of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Zhongming ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Ruilin HeDepartment of Pain Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi, Nanning, China.
Jianchao MaGuangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID 0009-0003-9783-6954

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundsPrimary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare, highly aggressive malignancy that severely affects patient survival. This study aims to help scholars build a comprehensive framework to identify current challenges, opportunities, and development trends.

methodsA total of 2544 relevant articles were retrieved from the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, encompassing the primary research findings and methodologies in this field. The analysis results indicate that while the number of studies has shown growth in certain years, there remains a challenge of concentrated research themes and a lack of clinical application.

resultsThe findings revealed that while the United States dominates PEL research, countries in Asia, particularly China and Japan, are also experiencing growth in this domain. Further keyword co-occurrence analysis indicates that current research hotspots in PEL primarily focus on viral mechanisms, immune evasion, and treatment methods. However, clinical treatment-related keywords such as "chemotherapy agents" and "immunotherapy" appear infrequently in the literature, suggesting a significant disconnect between basic research and clinical application.

conclusionThe study reveals the current situation and trend of the growing PEL research around the world. The findings of this study not only illuminate current trends in PEL research but also emphasize the necessity of continued scholarly inquiry to address the multifaceted challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers alike.

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BibliometricsBiomedical ResearchLymphoma, Primary EffusionHumansbibliometricsclinical researchinterdisciplinary collaborationprimary effusion lymphomaviral mechanisms

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PMID41517668
PMCPMC13645466

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