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Open AccessHow to predict the outcome in mature T and NK cell lymphoma by currently used prognostic models?
To select an appropriate prognostic model in the treatment of mature T- and natural killer (NK) -cell lymphoma (peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) and NK-/T-cell lymphoma (NKTCL)) is crucial. This study investi...
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