A comparison of clinical staging using the Lugano versus Ann Arbor classifications in Japanese patients with Hodgkin lymphoma.

CONCLUSION: Our data revealed a high concordance rate between the Lugano and Ann Arbor staging system in Japanese patients with HL. Because of its low diagnostic value, routine bone marrow examination might be unnecessary for staging when FDG-PET/CT is used as a substitute.
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Source: Ann Oncol - December 3, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Makita S, Maruyama D, Maeshima AM, Taniguchi H, Yuda S, Toyoda K, Yamauchi N, Fukuhara S, Munakata W, Kobayashi Y, Kurihara H, Izutsu K, Tobinai K Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Oncol Source Type: research