High Familial Risk in Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma

Silva Saarinen, ­Eero Pukkala, Pia Vahteristo, Markus J. Mäkinen, Kaarle Franssila, Lauri A. Aaltonen

Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2013 · 60 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Our results implicate an unexpectedly high familial component in the development of NLPHL. Research is warranted to identify the putative genetic and environmental factors underlying this finding and to develop strategies for better management of patients with NLPHL and their relatives.

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