WBC disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Hodgkin dz definition
A
aka malignant lymphoma, dz of lymphoid tissue caused by transformed B cells
2
Q
what virus is found mc in hodgkins dz
A
Epstein barr virus in 40-50% of cases
3
Q
Hodgkins dz tx
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chemo, radiation, based on staging
4
Q
non-hodgkins dz tx
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non-curable
5
Q
hodgkins dz clinical features
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asymptomatic lymphadenopathy, fever, night sweats, wt loss, fatigue, anorexia, unexplained itching
6
Q
non hodgkins clinical features
A
diffuse or isolated painless persistent lymphadenopathy
