Characteristics of patients with HL and matched controls
| Characteristic . | Cases (n = 103), no. . | Controls (n = 204), no. . |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| 18-23 | 41 | 78 |
| 24-30 | 30 | 63 |
| >30 | 32 | 63 |
| Median (range), y | 25.9 (18-51) | 25.5 (18-51) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 93 | 184 |
| Female | 10 | 20 |
| Histology subtype | ||
| Nodular sclerosis | 67 | |
| Mixed cellularity | 13 | |
| Classic not otherwise specified | 23 | |
| Tumor cellEpstein-Barrvirus status | ||
| Negative | 76 | |
| Positive | 23 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
| Characteristic . | Cases (n = 103), no. . | Controls (n = 204), no. . |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| 18-23 | 41 | 78 |
| 24-30 | 30 | 63 |
| >30 | 32 | 63 |
| Median (range), y | 25.9 (18-51) | 25.5 (18-51) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 93 | 184 |
| Female | 10 | 20 |
| Histology subtype | ||
| Nodular sclerosis | 67 | |
| Mixed cellularity | 13 | |
| Classic not otherwise specified | 23 | |
| Tumor cellEpstein-Barrvirus status | ||
| Negative | 76 | |
| Positive | 23 | |
| Unknown | 4 |