Lymphomas

Question 1

Hodgkin lymphoma characteristics

Answer 1

Localised (only 1 node)
Reed-Sternberg cells
Young adults and > 55 y.o

Question 2

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma characteristics

Answer 2

Multiple lymph nodes]Majority involve B cells
Children & adults

Question 3

Mgx

Answer 3

Excision biopsy to confirm diagnosis

Question 4

CFs

Answer 4

Lymphadenopathy (90%)
Mediastinal mass (60%)
Fever, weight loss, night sweats (30%)

Question 5

Most common lymph nodes affected

Answer 5

Cervical
Supraclavicular