The Prognostic Significance of Soluble Interleukin-2-Receptor, Beta-2-Microgrobulin and Serum Albumin in Patient with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the Rituximab Era
Abstract:Introduction
The international prognostic index (IPI) was a most common prognostic score in patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Therefore, rituximab improved OS in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), revised IPI (R-IPI) was suggested. Although, the 5-year OS is higher than 50% in patients of high risk R-IPI. National Comprehensive Cancer Network published an enhanced IPI (NCCN-IPI) for improving risk stratification. However, NCCN-IPI didn't enough evaluate clinical an… Show more
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