Lymphoma II Flashcards

1
Q

what are the only infectious agents associated with Hodgkin’s disease?

A

EBV and HIV

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2
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the Reed Sternberg cell is of what cell type origin?

A

B cell

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3
Q

is Hodgkin’s disease radiosensitive?

A

yes

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4
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what are the general etiologies of NHL?

A

infections, occuptations / exposures, CTR / CXR

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5
Q

rituximab is a successful treatment for what condition?

A

NHL

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6
Q

what is the standard of care for diffuse large cell lymphoma?

A

CHOP plus rituximab

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7
Q

35-40% of follicular lymphomas will transform to what condition after 10 years? what is the name of this process?

A

diffuse large cell lymphoma

Richter transformation

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8
Q

what are the very aggressive NHLs?

A

lymphoblastic lymphoma
Burkitt
any T cell lymphoma

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9
Q

stem cell transplants are reserved for what lymphomas?

A

DLCL and very aggressive

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10
Q

chronic lymphocytic leukemia always consists of what cell type? where is it found?

A

B cell

BM and peripheral blood

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11
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CLL is positive for what markers?

A

CD5 and CD 20

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