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Ann Arbor classification Ann Arbor staging A system for staging Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and guiding therapy. Clinical data is added based on A (absence) or B (presence) of associated symptoms—e.g., night sweats, fever or weight loss of > 10%; other symptoms of HL/NHL include lethargy, fatigability, anorexia and pruritus.Ann Arbor classification A system for staging Hodgkin's disease and guiding therapy; clinical data is added based on A–absence or B–presence of associated symptoms–eg, night sweats, fever or weight loss of > 10%; other Sx of Hodgkin's disease include lethargy, fatigability, anorexia, pruritus. See Hodgkin's disease. Ann Arbor classification - A single involved lymphoid region, organ or site
- 2+ involved lymphoid regions, or one extralymphoid site and a lymphoid region on the same side of the diaphragm
- Lymphoid regions involved on both sides of the diaphragm, ± accompanied by local ized involvement of extralymphatic organs or spleen
- Disseminated involvement of 1+ extralymphatic organs or tissues, with/without asso ciated lymphadenopathy
. Ann Arbor classification A method of deciding on the stage to which any case of HODGKIN'S DISEASE has progressed. Staging is important in deciding the best treatment and in determining the outlook (prognosis). In Stage I only one lymph node or one extra-lymphatic site is involved. In Stage IV, tissues such as bone marrow and liver are affected. |