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Lindsey's Blood and Lymph Unit III > Overview of Lymphoid Neoplasms/Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin > Flashcards

Overview of Lymphoid Neoplasms/Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Flashcards

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____ is a T-cell marker that highlights abundant T-cells in the paracortex and scatter T-cells in the germinal center.

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CD3

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What is MCL?

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B-cell neoplasm of small to medium-sized lymphocytes

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What is MGUS?

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monoclonal Ig in the serum or urine in pt w/o evidence of plasma cell neoplasms

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In FL, the B cells will express _____, _____, _____, ____, and _____.

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CD19, CD20, BCL2, CD10, BCL6

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The ______ pattern is seen in BL.

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starry-sky

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What is solitary plasmacytoma of bone?

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localized tumor of bone, composed of clonal plasma cells similar to those in plasma cell myeloma

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What is BCL2?

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an oncogene that induces follicular lymphoid hyperplasia

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B-cells in MCL typically express ____, ____, and ____ but do not express ____.

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CD19, CD20, CD5; CD23

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What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

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4 types of germinal center B-cell neoplasms; Reed-Sternberg cells are diagnostic

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The ____ deletion is the most common genetic alteration in CLL and has a favorable prognosis.

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13q14

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Translocations of the _____ on chromosome 8 at band 8q24 are a constant feature of Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

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MYC oncogene

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What is Burkitt’s Lymphoma?

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highly aggressive B-cell lymphoma, presenting as extranodal sites or a leukemic form

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MCL is characterized by the _____ gene rearrangement at _____, leading to a constant overexpression of cyclin D1.

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BCL1; 11q13

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CLL will have B-cells positive for ____, ____, and ____.

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CD5, CD23, CD19

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What does NSHL stand for?

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nodular sclerosis CHL

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What are the most frequent s/s of plasma cell neoplasms?

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bone pain the back or extremities, weakness, tiredness, anemia

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What does NLPHL stand for?

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nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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What are the 4 subtypes of Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (CHLs)?

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  1. nodular sclerosis classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 2. lymphocyte-rich classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 3. mixed cellularity classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 4. lymphocyte-depleted classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
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What is cyclin D1?

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it’s important in tumor development

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Endemic BL can affect the ____ and _____ bones, and the _____, ____, and _____.

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jaw; other facial; distal ileum, cecum, omentum

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What is a Reed-Sternberg cell?

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large, up to 100microm, multiple or lobated nuclei; ample cytoplasm

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Efferent means ____.

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away

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What is a plasma cell myeloma?

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bone marrow based, multifocal plasma cell neoplasm that shows M protein in serum or urine

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What are the diagnostic criteria of MGUS?

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M component less than myeloma levels; marrow plasmacytosis

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Tumor cells in HL express ____ and ____ but lack ____.

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CD30, CD15; CD45

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What does FL stand for?

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follicular lymphoma

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Where do 75% of all extraosseous plasmacytomas appear?

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upper respiratory tract, including nasal passages, sinuses, oropharynx, and larynx

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What is found in the 2a lymphoid follicle’s mantle zone?

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small cells that surround the germinal center

24
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What is the average age of diagnosis of MCL?

25
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Most plasma cell neoplasms originate as ____, but can occasionally present as ____.

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bone marrow tumors; extramedullary sites

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Most cases of FL have translocations of _____, which places BCL2 under the influence of the IGH promotor.

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BL is endemic in the malarial belt of Africa, where the average age is _____ and involves the jaw or abdomen.

29
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What are the Igs found in plasma cell neoplasms?

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IgM (55%), IgA (20%)

30
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____ is a B-cell marker that highlights mantle zone and germinal center B-cells.

31
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What do the lymph node sinuses contain?

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lymphocytes, plasma cells, and histiocytes- usually patent

31
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Translocations of the MYC oncogene on chromosome 8 at band ____ are a constant feature of Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

32
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_____ is highly aggressive but is potentially curable with aggressive therapy.

34
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What is FL?

A

lymphoma of germinal center B cells (centrocytes and centroblasts)

35
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What cells are in the dark zone of the germinal center of a lymph node?

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centroblasts

35
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In ____, the malignant cells usually represent a small minority and contain Reed-Sternberg cells among inflammation.

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Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (CHL)

35
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What is the most frequent type of CHL?

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nodular sclerosis CHL (NSHL)

36
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Most cases of BL have the _____ translocation, which juxtaposes the MYC gene.

37
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What is the lymph node cortex?

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where the follicles and paracortex are

39
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Translocations of the MYC oncogene on chromosome 8 at band 8q24 are a constant feature of ____.

A

Burkitt’s Lymphoma

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In BL, the B-cells express ____ and ____ but are negative for ____, _____, _____, and ____.

A

CD19, CD20; BCL2, CD5, CD23, TdT

42
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What is the least frequent subtype of CHL?

A

lymphocyte depleted CHL

43
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What are the diagnostic criteria of solitary plasmacytoma of bone?

A

single bone lesions consisting of monoclonal plasma cells; absent of low serum or urine M protein

45
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Afferent means ____.

47
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What cells are found in the lymph node medulla?

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lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, dendritic cells

48
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What is extraosseous plasmacytoma?

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localized plasma cell tumors that arise outside of the bone marrow

49
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Translocations of the MYC oncogene on _____ at band 8q24 are a constant feature of Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

A

chromosome 8

50
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Where does NSHL frequently present?

A

above the diaphragm

52
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What is the lymph node capsule?

A

thin, fibrous outer covering

53
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What does MGUS stand for?

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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

54
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CD3 is a _____ marker that highlights abundant ____ in the paracortex and scatter ____ in the germinal center.

55
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CD20 is a ____ marker that highlights mantle zone and germinal center ____.

A

B-cell; B-cells

56
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What is a plasma cell neoplasm?

A

clonal proliferation of immunoglobulin-producing plasma cells that secrete a single class of Ig, which is usually detectable as an M protein

57
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What does MCL stand for?

A

mantle cell lymphoma

57
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In contrast to other _____ that are usually indolent, MCL is moderately aggressive.

A

B-cell lymphomas

60
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What does BL stand for?

A

Burkitt’s Lymphoma

61
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_____ is an indolent malignancy with popcorn or lymphocyte-predominant cells and reactive lymphocytes and histiocytes.

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nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NLPHL)

62
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What are the 2 main subtypes of Hodgkin Lymphoma?

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  1. nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NLPHL) 2. Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (CHL)
63
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What cells reside in the lymph node paracortex?

64
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What cells are in the light zone of the germinal center of a lymph node?

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mixed centrocytes, T-cells, dendritic cells, and histiocytes

65
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In contrast to other B-cell lymphomas that are usually indolent, ____ is moderately aggressive.

Lindsey's Blood and Lymph Unit III (10 decks)

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