Features of Hodgkin lymphoma (all ages)
| Feature | Cases, n (%) n = 283 | Controls, n (%) n = 1237 | Likelihood ratio (95% CI) | Odds ratio in multivariable analysis (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | ||||
| Lymphadenopathy | 51 (18) | 0 (0) | 223a (31 to 1606) | 282a (25 to 3123) |
| Head and neck mass | 30 (11) | 0 (0) | 131a (18 to 958) | 261a (21 to 3171) |
| Lump | 19 (7) | 15 (1) | 5.5 (2.9 to 11) | 12 (4.4 to 35) |
| Investigations | ||||
| Raised inflammatory markers | 105 (37) | 66 (5) | 7.0 (5.3 to 9.2) | 5.2 (3.0 to 9.0) |
| Low full blood count | 98 (35) | 88 (7) | 4.9 (3.8 to 6.3) | 2.8 (1.6 to 4.8) |
| Thrombocytosis | 54 (19) | 17 (1) | 14 (8.2 to 24) | 6.0 (2.6 to 14) |
↵a For analysis purposes, one control was added to lymphadenopathy and head and neck mass.