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MALT Lymphoma Prognostic Index (MALT-IPI)

Stratifies survival in extranodal marginal zone (MALT) lymphoma.

MALT Lymphoma Prognostic Index (MALT-IPI)
Age >=70 years
Ann Arbor stage III or IV
Elevated LDH (above upper limit of normal)
Result0 points — Low risk

Estimated 5-year event-free survival: about 70 %.

5-year event-free survival
70 %

When to use

  • Risk-stratifying patients with extranodal marginal zone (MALT) lymphoma at diagnosis.

Formula

1 point each for age >=70, Ann Arbor stage III/IV, and elevated LDH. Low risk = 0, intermediate = 1, high = 2-3.

References

  1. Thieblemont C, Cascione L, Conconi A, et al. Blood. 2017;130(12):1409-1417.