Adult Lymphomas: Hodgkins Flashcards by ANGELA INGRAM | Brainscape

Q

Defining feature of Hodgkin Lymphoma

A

Reed-Sternberg cells

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Yearly incidence of Hodgkin

A

9000

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Deaths per year from Hodgkin

A

1100

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Survival rate

A

85%

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Risk factors?

A

Age: 15-40 y/o

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How is it diagnosed?

A

Lymph node biopsy to look at cells

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Key symptom?

A

Swollen lymph node(s)

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Treatment for Hodgkin?

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Chemotherapy (ANTI-CD30 or ANTI-CD20)

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