MOD: 3 LESSON 4: What are lymphomas?

Question 1

True / False - Lymphomas are a diverse group of diseases with differing symptoms, pathologies, treatments, and prognoses.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

True / False - In patients with lymphoma, there is an abnormal proliferation of lymphocytes throughout the body.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Most patients with lymphoma have enlarged lymph nodes, referred to as:

Answer 3

lymphadenopathy

Question 4

List two characteristics of the typical enlarged lymph nodes of patients with lymphoma.

Answer 4

any two: 
painless; 
firm; 
of rubbery consistency; 
movable

Question 5

List the two broad classifications of lymphoma.

Answer 5

Hodgkin’s disease; non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma