Lymphomas

Question 1

Two types

Answer 1

Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)

Question 2

Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) sx

Answer 2

enlarged lymph nodes that are firm and rubbery, severe pruritus, jaundice, night sweats, fatigue, and malaise, weight loss, slight fever, alcohol-induced pain, cough, dyspnea and chest pain

Question 3

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)

Answer 3

malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue, resulting from an invasion of the lymph nodes and other tissues by lymphocytes

Question 4

Burkitt’s lymphoma

Answer 4

originates from a B lymphocyte and requires chemo. Associated with prior infection with Epstein-Barr virus

Question 5

Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL)

Answer 5

rare form of high-grade T-cell NHL of upper small intestine that is specifically associated with celiac disease. strict adherence to gluten free diet protects against NHL.

Question 6

Sx of NHL

Answer 6

difficulty breathing, swelling of face, thickened or dark, itchy skin areas, increased incidence of bacterial infections, night sweats, weight loss, fevere, anemia, and pleural effusion

Question 7

CHOP

Answer 7

cyclophophamide
doxorubicin
nivcristine
prednisone