Subtype distribution of lymphomas in Southwest China: analysis of 6,382 cases using WHO classification in a single institution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The subtype distribution of lymphoid neoplasms in Southwest China was analyzed according to WHO classifications. This study aims to analyze subtype distribution of lymphomas in southwest China.

Methods

Lymphoid neoplasms diagnosed within 9 years in a single institution in Southwest China were analyzed according to the WHO classification.

Results

From January 2000 to December 2008, a total number of 6,382 patients with lymphoma were established, of which mature B-cell neoplasms accounted for 56%, mature T- and NK-cell neoplasms occupied 26%, and precursor lymphoid neoplasms and Hodgkin lymphomas were 5% and 13%, respectively. Mixed cellularity (76%) was the major subtype of classical Hodgkin lymphoma; and the bimodal age distribution was not observed. The to

SUBMITTER: Yang QP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3179701 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature