Abstract
An accurate diagnosis of clinically distinct subgroups of aggressive mature B cell lymphomas is crucial for the choice of proper treatment. Presently, precise recognition of these disorders relies on the combination of morphological, immunophenotypical, and cytogenetic/molecular features. The diagnostic workup in such situations implies the application of costly and time-consuming analyses, which are not always required, since an intensified treatment option is reasonably reserved to fit patients. The Italian Group of Haematopathology proposes herein a practical algorithm for the diagnosis of aggressive mature B cell lymphomas based on a stepwise approach, aimed to select cases deserving molecular analysis, in order to optimize time and resources still assuring the optimal management for any patient.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 513-518 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Virchows Archiv - A Pathological Anatomy and Histopathology |
Volume | 475 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2019 |
Keywords
- Algorithms
- Humans
- Immunophenotyping/methods
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence/methods
- Lymphoma, B-Cell/diagnosis