Since the described GJB2 gene mutations that result in HL are recessive, we compared parameters from a group of patients with a homozygous c.[35delG];[(35delG)] genotype and a heterozygous [GJB2:c.35delG];[GJB6:del(GJB6-D13S1830)] genotype with all other patients. Here, GJB6 is linked to Hodgkins lymphoma.