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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Flashcards

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What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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A malignant tumour of the lymphatic system

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What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma histologically characterised by?

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The presence of multi-nucleated giant cells and associated abnormal smaller mononuclear cells

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What are the multi-nucleated giant cells seen in Hodgkin’s lymphoma known as?

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Reed-Sternberg cells

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Where do the smaller mononucleated cells in Hodgkin’s lymphoma originate from?

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B lymphocytes in the germinal centres of lymphoid tissue

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What helps to determine the most favourable treatment and prognosis for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Accurate classification of the type and staging of the disease

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How many distinct classifications of Hodgkin’s lymphoma are there?

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2

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What are the 2 classifications of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma

- Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NLPHL)

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What % of cases of Hodgkin’s lymphoma are classical?

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95%

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What are the subtypes of classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Nodular sclerosis
  • Mixed cellularity
  • Lymphocyte rich
  • Lymphocyte-depleted
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Are the subtypes of classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma important for prognosis and management?

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No

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How is NLPHL different from classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Histologically distinct with absence of Reed-Sternberg cells

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What is the risk of NLPHL?

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High risk of transforming to high-grade non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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What is the relevance of the distinction between classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma and NLPHL?

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Managed differently

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What are the risk factors for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • EBV
  • Previous mononucleosis infection
  • Immunosuppression
  • Cigarette smoking
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What % of patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma have EBV within their Reed-Sternberg cells?

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50%

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How do most patients present with Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Enlarged lymph node, typically in the lower neck or supraclavicular region
  • Otherwise asymptomatic
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What are some other ways Hodgkin’s lymphoma presents?

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  • Mediastinal mass on routine CXR

- Chest discomfort with cough or dyspnoea

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What term is given for systemic symptoms caused by Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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B-symptoms

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What % of patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma present with B-symptoms?

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25%

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What are some B-symptoms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Drenching night sweats
  • Unexplained fever >38
  • Weight loss >10% over 6 months
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What are the examination findings in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Splenomegaly
  • Superior vena cava syndrome
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What are the differentials for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Infectious mononucleosis
  • AIDS
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • TB
  • Leukaemia
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Myeloma
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What investigations are useful in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • FBC
  • ESR
  • Tests for possible differentials
  • HIV testing
  • Lymph node biopsy
  • CXR
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What can an FBC exclude as differentials for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Leukaemia
  • Mononucleosis
  • Other causes of lymphadenopathy
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Why can FBC be useful in suspected Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Exclusion of differentials

- Indicating prognosis

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What are some prognostic indicators for Hodgkin’s lymphoma seen on FBC?

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  • Anaemia
  • Leukocytosis
  • Lymphopenia
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Why can ESR be useful in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Determining prognosis

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What ESR indicates a poor prognosis for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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ESR >70

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What can CXR be used for in suspected Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Assessing any intrathoracic lymphadenopathy and mediastinal expansion

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How is Hodgkin’s lymphoma pathologically diagnosed?

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Lymph node biopsy

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How should a lymph node biopsy be used to diagnose Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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From a sufficiently large specimen from fine needle or core biopsy or excisional biopsy

32
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What type of biopsy is better for diagnosing Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Excisional biopsy

33
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Why is excisions biopsy best for diagnosing Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Allows diagnosis based on morphology of the lymph node

34
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What investigations are used for staging and assessing risk in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • FBC
  • CRP
  • ESR
  • TSH
  • Pre-treatment BBV evaluation
  • Contrast-enhanced CT of neck, CAP
  • PET scan
35
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What BBV’s are looked for in the pre-treatment evaluation for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Hep B and C

- HIV

36
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What should patients with early stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma be classified into?

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Favourable and non-favourable prognosis

37
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What does the prognosis of early stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma depend on?

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  • Presence or absence of mediastinal adenopathy
  • Presence of symptoms
  • Level of ESR
  • Number of lymph node sites involved
38
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What staging system is used for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Ann Arbor system

39
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What are the stages for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Stage I -IV
40
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What is Stage I Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Involvement of one lymph-node region or lymphoid structure

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What is Stage II Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Involvement of two or more lymph-node regions on the same side of the diaphragm

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What is Stage III Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Involvement of lymph nodes both sides of the diaphragm

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What nodes are involved in Stage III 1 Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Splenic
  • Hilar
  • Coeliac
  • Portal
44
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What nodes are involved in Stage III 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Para-aortic
  • Iliac
  • Mesenteric
45
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What is Stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Involvement of extra nodal site(s)

46
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How can the progression of Hodgkin’s lymphoma be further classified?

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  • Limited
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
47
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What is limited disease in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Up to IIB with no risk factors

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What is Intermediate disease in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Up to IIB with at least 3 involved lymph node areas or high ESR

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What is advanced disease in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Stage IIB with large mediastinal mass or extra nodal disease
  • Any Stage III or above
50
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What management options are available in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Combination therapy
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What should happen to patients before Hodgkin’s lymphoma management?

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Assessment for risk of acute and/or long term complications

52
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What pre-treatment precautions are taken in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Cardiac and pulmonary tests
  • Vaccinations given
  • Reproductive counselling and consideration of fertility preservation techniques
53
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What is the risk of chemotherapy in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Increased risk of leukaemia

- Neutropenic sepsis

54
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Who has a higher risk of leukaemia following chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Those undergone splenectomy

- Advanced disease

55
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What can be given tor educe the risk of neutropenic sepsis in chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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G-CSF

56
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How can G-CSF reduce the risk of neutropenic sepsis when using chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Stimulates the production of neutrophils

57
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How is radiotherapy classical administered in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Extended field of radiotherapy involving all nodal areas above the diaphragm

58
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What additional radiation is given in Stage I and II Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Prophylactic abdominal irradiation

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What is the advantage of more extensive radiation in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Reduces the risk of relapse

60
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What is the disadvantage of more extensive radiation in Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Increases the risk of mortality from other causes

61
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For how long are patients treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma followed up for?

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2-5 years

62
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What are pattens treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma at increased risk of?

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  • Secondary neoplasm

- Cardiovascular disease

63
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What should patients treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma be offered to reduce the risk of complications?

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  • Avoid smoking
  • Manage hypertension
  • Manage DM
  • Manage hyperlipidaemia
64
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What should patients who have had neck radiotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma receive regularly?

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TFT’s

65
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What is an important blood transfusion related part of post-Hodgkin’s lymphoma management?

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Patient should now only receive irradiated blood products

66
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What do the complications of Hodgkin’s lymphoma mostly relate to?

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Treatment

67
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What are the potential complications of chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Leukaemia

- Infertility

68
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What type of leukaemia are patients treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma with chemotherapy at particular risk of?

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Acute myeloid leukaemia

69
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What are the potential complications of radiotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Secondary solid tumours
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Cardiovascular disease
70
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What secondary solid tumours are patients treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma with radiotherapy at particular risk of?

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  • Colon
  • Lung
  • Breast
  • Thyroid
71
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What is the 5 year survival rate of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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81%

72
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How does the survival differ between local and advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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Both can be cured in most patients

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What do long-term survivors of Hodgkin’s lymphoma have despite high cure rates?

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Increased mortality

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