Proposal For a Novel Scoring System For The Diagnosis Of CLL
Köhnke T, Wittmann V, Sauter D, et al.
Key Points:
Study investigators aimed to improve current modified Matutes score by including highly informative markers less informative and error-prone marker.
Modified Matutes score calculated from peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirates of patients with suspected B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
Patient cohorts: exploratory and validation cohort.
Sensitivity 97.1% for new score versus 98.6% for Matutes score.
Implications:
- New scoring system for diagnosing CLL showed high sensitivity with markedly improved specificity compared to modified Matutes score.
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