Real-world impact of differences in the WHO and ICC classifications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a LEO cohort study analysis

Blood. 2024 Nov 7;144(19):2063-2066. doi: 10.1182/blood.2024025681.

Abstract

Recent introduction of 2 different lymphoma classifications has raised concerns about consistency in diagnosis, management, and clinical trial enrollment. Data from a large cohort reflecting real-world clinical practice suggest that differences between the classifications will affect <1% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin* / classification
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin* / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin* / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • World Health Organization