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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2014; 20(3): 684-698
Published online Jan 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i3.684
Table 7 International prognostic index for aggressive B-cell lymphomas
Prognostic factorQuantification
Advanced age> 60 yr
Advanced stageAnn arbor stages III or IV
High tumor burden and activityIncreased serum lactate dehydrogenase
Poor performance statusECOG ≥ 2
Multifocal distributionTwo or more extranodal sites