Pan-lymphoma classification

Lymphoma Classification Proposal: Clarification

In a recent issue of Blood, the International Lymphoma Study Group (ILSG) presented a list of lymphoid neoplasms derived by consensus, and suggested that it could serve as a practical classification of these tumors for both pathologists and clinicians.’ Each of the entities on the list represents a clearly recognizable and distinct disease, based on currently available morphologic, immunologic,...

Classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

This article provides an overview of the pathology and classification of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Key histologic features are described for the common entities including both B-cell and T/NK-cell lineages. Additionally, details of the characteristic immunophenotypic findings, molecular genetic results, and common or clinically relevant cytogenetic alterations are described. Helpful tables are inc...

Lymphoma 2006: classification and treatment.

The past 20 years have brought significant advances in our ability to manage patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. More precise classification systems, improvements in diagnosis and staging, and effective new treatments have improved outcomes and made cure a reasonable goal for many patients with these disorders. In this overview of the progress seen in the field over the past 2 decades, we des...

A clinical evaluation of the International Lymphoma Study Group classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Classification Project.

The recognition of several new types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in recent years has led to proposals for changing lymphoma classifications, including a new proposal put forth by the International Lymphoma Study Group (ILSG). However, the clinical significance of the new entities and the practical utility of this new proposal have not been studied. Therefore, we performed a clinical evaluat...

The Pan-American classification of the forms of leprosy.