Lymphoma Flashcards
What are the two types of lymphoma?
NHL and Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Two risk factors for Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
HIV
EBV
Autoimmune condition
FH
What are B symptoms?
systemic symptoms of lymphoma: fever, weight loss, night sweats
Name a characteristic finding on examination of a patient with a lymphoma
widespread lymphadenopathy, non-tender, rubbery. Lymph nodes may become more painful when patient drinks alcohol
Three investigations for HL?
LDH FBC, blood film Lymph node biopsy CT MRI PET
What is the characteristic cell seen in lymph node biopsy of HL?
reed-sternberg cell= owl with large eyes
What is the name of the staging system employed in HL?
Ann Arbor system
Name two NHL
Burkitt lymphoma
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
MALT= mucosa associated lymphoid tissue
Three risk factors for NHL?
HIV, EBV (Burkitt)
H. pylori (MALT)
Hep B or C
FH
Name a chemo regimen for NHL
R-CHOP
