Baseline characteristics according to DNA ploidy
| . | Hyperdiploid (n = 132) . | Non-hyperdiploid (n = 92) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y (range) | 73 (65-85) | 73 (65-84) | NS |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL, mean | 10.8 | 10.5 | NS |
| Calcium, mg/dL, mean | 9.6 | 9.6 | NS |
| Creatinine, mg/dL, mean | 1.04 | 1.03 | NS |
| B2-microglobulin, mg/L, mean | 3.9 | 4.9 | NS |
| PCs BM infiltration, %, mean | 37 | 43 | NS |
| S-phase of PCs, % | 1.6 | 1.3 | NS |
| ISS stage, % | |||
| I | 30 | 22 | |
| II | 39 | 45 | NS |
| III | 31 | 34 | |
| Induction regimen, % | |||
| VMP/VTP | 51/49 | 52/48 | NS |
| Maintenance regimen, % | |||
| VT/VP | 52/48 | 49/50 | NS |
| . | Hyperdiploid (n = 132) . | Non-hyperdiploid (n = 92) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y (range) | 73 (65-85) | 73 (65-84) | NS |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL, mean | 10.8 | 10.5 | NS |
| Calcium, mg/dL, mean | 9.6 | 9.6 | NS |
| Creatinine, mg/dL, mean | 1.04 | 1.03 | NS |
| B2-microglobulin, mg/L, mean | 3.9 | 4.9 | NS |
| PCs BM infiltration, %, mean | 37 | 43 | NS |
| S-phase of PCs, % | 1.6 | 1.3 | NS |
| ISS stage, % | |||
| I | 30 | 22 | |
| II | 39 | 45 | NS |
| III | 31 | 34 | |
| Induction regimen, % | |||
| VMP/VTP | 51/49 | 52/48 | NS |
| Maintenance regimen, % | |||
| VT/VP | 52/48 | 49/50 | NS |
ISS indicates International Staging System; and PCs, plasma cells.