Analysis of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Diagnostic Work-Up in the United States

Conclusion The diagnostic work-up for PTCL in the US is widely variable, often lacking important phenotypic information to fully characterize the lymphoma. Gaps in testing of selected markers will need to be filled given the impending revision to the WHO classification. Accuracy of diagnosis will become increasingly important as we enter the era of targeted treatment for PTCL. Teaser With increased understanding of unique entities of peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL), subtype specific approaches are emerging and more precise diagnoses is becoming increasingly important. Using data from a large prospective cohort study, we examined diagnostic patterns of PTCL in the US. We found that work-up for PTCL is widely variable, often lacking important phenotypic information to fully characterize the lymphoma.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research