Methodology Report

Employment of Oligodeoxynucleotide plus Interleukin-2 Improves Cytogenetic Analysis in Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Table 1

Clinical features at presentation in 18 cases of SMZL.

Median age, y (range)74 (56–85)
Sex, male/female13/5
Splenomegaly yes/no11/7
Lymphadenopathy (yes/no)1/14
>40% lymphs in the BM aspirate11/4
Lymphocytosis ≥5 × 109/L yes/no11/7
Absolute lymphocyte count (×109/L)0.68–31.49
(median 6,63)
Villous lymphocytes yes/no6/9
Hb < 12 g/dL yes/no5/13
(8.6–15.2)
Platelet count ≤100 × 109/L yes/no4/14
(52–239)
CD5 expression yes/no5/13