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Information comparing treatment outcome for diffuse large B cell (DLBCL) and follicular (FL) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients treated with schemes with and without rituximab from low- and middle-income countries is scarce. Clinical characteristics, response to therapy and long-term outcome of DLBCL and FL patients were studied. ⋯ Addition of rituximab to CHOP-like regimens did not improve OS in DLBCL and FL NHL subtypes. In comparison to developed countries, diagnosis of NHL was made a decade earlier and in advanced clinical stages. Cost-efficiency of adding rituximab to therapy for these patients should be assessed.