PIM1 and lymphoma: In conclusion, we described a rare case of MEITL, with low expression of gene PIM1, that was correctly diagnosed based on the typical immunophenotype features, epitheliotropic patterns and monomorphic cell shape and in view of the differences in epidemiology and clinicopathologic features, we strongly believe that it is justified to separate out type II EATL from the EATL category as a distinct form of lymphoma, with the lack of association with celiac disease.