A 57-year-old woman has been diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, Ann Arbor stage II. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg and her hemoglobin level is 11 g/dL. Her other laboratory findings are within normal limits. According to the Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) 1, which of the following is associated with increased risk in this patient? A- Her age B - Her Ann Arbor stage C - Her blood pressure D - Her hemoglobin level Answer (D)
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