Lymphoma II Flashcards
What are the ages of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
20-30, then >50
Who gets hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Male caucasians
What is the survival rate of Hodgkin’s disease?
85%
What are the two associated infectious agents with Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
EBV and HIV
What are the ssx of Hodgkin’s disease?
fevers/chills/night sweats/weight loss
Pruritis
EtOH induced pain in lymph nodes
What are the common areas of lymphadenopathy of Hodgkin’s disease?
70% cervical
60% mediastinal
What is the major difference in lymphadenopathy between Hodgkin’s and NHL?
Contiguous in HL
True or false: unilateral bone marrow biopsy for HL is sufficient
True
What is stage I HD?
1 nodal region or lymph node
What is stage II HD?
2 or more nodal regions on the same side of diaphragm
What is stage III HD?
Both sides of the diaphragm
What is stage IV HD?
> 1 extranodal sites
What is a Reed Sternberg cell?
B cell origin with multinuclei (owl eyes)
What are the two CD markers for HD?
CD15 and CD30
What are the markers for adverse prognostic factor for HD?
Albumin 15
Hb
What is the prognosis for HL disease?
Very good
What are the treatments for HD?
Chemo + XRT. One alone if low grade, both if advanced
Which is more common: NHL or HL?
NHL
Who is usually affected by NHL?
Adult, white men
What are the two types of NHL?
B cell (85%) and T cell (15%)
What is the 5 year survival for NHL?
67%
What are the infectious agents that are implicated with NHL?
EBV HTLV-1 HCV HHV8 H.pylori
What are the occupations/exposures of NHL? (3)
Agriculture
Benzene exposure
Prior Chemo/radiation