Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Flashcards
1
Q
How is NHL classified?
A
Cells
- B or T
Grade
- High
- Low
2
Q
What are high grade lymphomas?
A
Diffuse large b cell
Burkitts
Aggressive
Respond well to treatment
Curable
3
Q
What are high grade lymphomas?
A
Slow growing
Incurable
Follicular
4
Q
Typical presentation?
A
” 55 y/o woman presents with dyspnoea, night sweats, a low grade fever and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. She has lost a lot of weight and is very tired. O/e she has a large R axillary mass with systemic lymphadenopathy. “
5
Q
Investigations?
A
FBC
Blood smear
Lymph node biopsy
Bone marrow biopsy
6
Q
Staging?
A
Cottswold Modification to Ann arbor staging
7
Q
Treatment?
A
Low grade
- Chemo but uncurable
High grade
- Chemo
- Radio
8
Q
What chemo regimen is it?
A
RCHOP
9
Q
What are the drugs in R-CHOP?
A
Rituximab Cyclophosphamide Adriamycin Vincristine Prednisolone
