Haematological (lymphatic and bone marrow) Risk Factors And Complications Flashcards

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What are the risk factors for malignant lymphadenopathy (lymphoma)?

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Most often no clear cause of lymphoma

Family history of lymphoma

Reduced immunity: transplantees, HIV and those on long term systemic steroids

Smoking (-greatest risk factor)

Alcohol excess

HPV

EBV

SLE

Cannabis

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Which age groups are most at risk of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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15-30

> 50

  • a bimodal distribution
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What are the risk factors for chronic myeloid and lymphoid leukaemia?

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Old age - the only risk factor

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What are the risk factors for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Affected sibling

EBV - glandular fever

SLE

Post-transplantation

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What are the risk factors for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (T-cell and diffuse B cell types)?

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Drugs causing immunodeficiency

HIV

Human T cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV)

H.Pylori

Toxins

Congenital

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What are the risk factors for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?

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Ionising radiation during pregnancy

Down’s syndrome

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What are the risk factors for acute myeloid leukaemia?

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Radiation for cancer treatment

Chromosomal symptoms: Downs, Edwards, Patau

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