Table 1 Characteristics of HL in HIV- and HIV + patients
HIV- | HIV+ | |
|---|---|---|
N | 25 | 29 |
M:F | 16:9 | 22:7 |
Race (black:other) | 20:5 | 25:4 |
Median age (range) | 33(19-52) | 40(22-54) |
Stage (I-II versus III-IV) | 5:9 | 2:19 |
B symptoms | 4 | 5 |
Diagnosis made solely by bone marrow biopsy | 0 | 3 |
Morphology NS/LR versus MC/LD | 12:5 | 9:2 |
One year survival | 76% | 45% |