Call for Case Reports: diagnostic challenges in Lymphoma

Overview
In the ever-evolving field of lymphoma research and treatment, early and accurate diagnosis remains a cornerstone of effective patient care. We invite medical residents to submit case reports highlighting diagnostic challenges and learning opportunities in lymphoma care. This call seeks to uncover and share the complexities and nuances of diagnosing lymphoma, with a particular focus on rare presentations, atypical disease courses, and innovative diagnostic strategies.

Each case report that is accepted to be presented in the program will be featured at the start of the session, presented by the submitting resident (5-minute presentation, limited to 8 slides).  The case report will then be discussed by a panel of leading experts and the COLYM co-chairs during the 2026 IACH Annual Meeting.

The resident of the accepted case report will receive free registration to attend the 2026 IACH Annual Meeting to be present on-site.

Topics of Interest
Submissions are encouraged to focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Biology in Lymphoma, Minimal Residual Disease and Biomarkers
  • Frontline Therapy for Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
  • Treatment of Relapse / Refractory Disease
  • Rare Lymphomas
  • Sequencing therapies in B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas

Helpful tips:

  • Diagnostic Dilemmas: Cases that presented significant diagnostic challenges, including atypical presentations of common lymphomas or manifestations of rare subtypes.
  • Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Approaches: Reports demonstrating the value of multidisciplinary teamwork in diagnosing complex lymphoma cases.
  • Innovative Diagnostic Techniques: The use of novel imaging methods, laboratory tests, or biopsy techniques that contributed to the diagnosis.
  • Educational Value: Cases that offer significant learning opportunities for residents and the broader medical community, including discussions on differential diagnoses and the integration of clinical findings with diagnostic modalities.
  • Impact on Patient Management: How the resolution of diagnostic challenges led to unique treatment approaches or altered patient outcomes.

 Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline for Submission: June 22, 2026
  • Eligibility: Submissions are exclusively invited from medical residents with no more than 5 years of experience. Please include your residency focus and program details and year of training with your submission.
  • Submission Format: 500 words max, up to one table and one figure
  • Peer Review: Submissions will undergo a thorough peer-review process, emphasizing the educational value and diagnostic intricacies of the case.
  • Program Presentation: Selected case reports will be published in the COLYM program track at 2026 IACH Annual Meeting, offering residents a platform to share insightful experiences and contribute to the broader medical knowledge base on lymphoma.

 Why Submit?

  • Showcase Your Work: Gain visibility and recognition for your diagnostic skills and contributions to lymphoma care.
  • Educational Impact: Help educate your peers by highlighting the challenges and complexities of diagnosing lymphoma.
  • Collaboration: Connect with other researchers and clinicians, fostering opportunities for future collaborations

 How to Submit
Please prepare your case report according to the submission guidelines and submit to the IACH Meeting Secretariat: [email protected].

Subject heading: 2026 Case Report Submission for COLYM

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the IACH Meeting Secretariat at the same address.

We look forward to your submissions and to advancing the understanding of lymphoma together.