Abstract

High-grade B-cell lymphoma with 11q aberration (HGBCL-11q) is a rare pediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This study assessed outcome in 90 children with HGBCL-11q. With survival rates ≥95%, patients with HGBCL-11q and no predisposition are candidates for deescalated therapy in future prospective trials.

Subjects:
Clinical Trials and Observations, Lymphoid Neoplasia, Pediatric Hematology
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