Lymphoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is lymphoma
A
malignant neoplasm involving lymphocytes proliferation in the lymph nodes
2
Q
what are the two main disorders
A
Hodgkin lymphoma
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
3
Q
how are the two types of lymphoma differentiated
A
Lymph node biopsy
4
Q
Hepatic lymphoma
A
usually advanced disease
non Hodgkin
5
Q
when does primary hepatic lymphoma occur
A
Immunocompromised state
6
Q
lymphoma symptoms
A
Enlarged, non tenders lymph nodes fever fatigue night sweats weight loss bone pain abdominal mass
7
Q
what is the sonographic appearance of lymphoma
A
Hepatomegaly with normal or diffuse alterations of parenchymal echoes
8
Q
what may sometimes be seen
A
Focal hepatic mass
9
Q
Hodgkins lymphoma
A
Diffuse parenchymal changes in the liver
10
Q
Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
A
target hypoechoic lesions mass lesions
