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March 26, 2026BMC PediatricsOpen Access

Clinicopathologic patterns and treatment outcomes of pediatric classic hodgkin lymphoma in Ethiopian newly opened cancer treatment centers

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DWDegalem Tilahun WorkuDHDiriba Fufa HordofaYMYalew Melkamu Molla

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Retrospective cohort study evaluates treatment outcomes of pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma, suggesting positive trends despite challenges.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the clinical features and treatment outcomes of pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma in Ethiopia.
  • Conducted a retrospective cohort study from January 2020 to December 2024.
  • Included all children under 18 years from two pediatric treatment centers in Ethiopia.
  • Data collected through medical chart reviews and analyzed using statistical software.
  • The 3-year event-free survival (EFS) rate was 85.7%, and the overall survival (OS) rate was 98.6%.
  • 31% treatment abandonment was noted, impacting survival outcomes.
  • Common clinical presentations were cervical lymphadenopathy and the predominant histology subtype was nodular sclerosis.

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Worku et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cd98fdc3bde44891a31ahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-026-06743-4
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