Algeria
Research Article
Hodgkin Lymphoma in the West of Algeria: Panorama of Characteristics, Initial Work-up, Survival and Risk Factors Distribution
Author(s): Tamim Alsuliman, Amine Bekadja, Abdessamed Arabi, Hadj Touhami, Fatiha Mekkous-Touhami, Zahia Zouaoui, Asma Hadjeb, Naima Mesli, Nadia Houti, Nemra Mehalhal, Aissa Bachiri and Rachid BouhassTamim Alsuliman, Amine Bekadja, Abdessamed Arabi, Hadj Touhami, Fatiha Mekkous-Touhami, Zahia Zouaoui, Asma Hadjeb, Naima Mesli, Nadia Houti, Nemra Mehalhal, Aissa Bachiri and Rachid Bouhass
Introduction: The principal object of this study is to represent - in maximum accuracy- the real status of Hodgkin’s lymphoma in west of Algeria, we think also it serves as an adequate indicator for the epidemiological characteristics of HL patients and as an overview of these patients treatment and survival in Algeria.
Patients and methods: From December 2007 to the 1st of January 2013, 668 patients were included in this study, from the age of 15 to 88 years, and both genders. 8 hematology centers participated covering the west of Algeria. All diagnostic procedures and treatment policies were unified between the involved centers, the pilot center (Oran1) adapted a strict system for data collection, control and confirmation, WHO/REAL system was used for histological classification and ECOG system for the performance status. The therape.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7831.1000120
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