Analysis of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Diagnostic Workup in the United States

Conclusion The diagnostic workup for PTCL in the United States varies widely and often lacks important phenotypic information to fully characterize the lymphoma. Gaps in testing of selected markers should be filled, given the impending revision to the World Health Organization classification. The accuracy of diagnosis will become increasingly important as we enter the era of targeted treatment for PTCL. Micro-Abstract With increased understanding of the unique entities of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), subtype-specific approaches are emerging, and more precise diagnoses are becoming increasingly important. Using data from a large prospective cohort study, we examined the diagnostic patterns of PTCL in the United States. We found that the workup for PTCL varies widely and often lacks important phenotypic information to fully characterize the lymphoma.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research