Figure 1.

Risk factors for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and for malignant conversion. Risk factors for CHIP are shown in the light blue box at the top of the flowchart. A CHIP diagnosis in a patient with the characteristics shown in the green box (left side of chart) are those associated with lower risk of subsequent conversion to malignancy, whereas those shown in the pink box are generally associated with higher risk. (RDW) Red cell distribution width, measured from complete blood cell counts. Figure created with BioRender.com.