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Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma. Clinical features. Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma. - heterogenous group of lymphoproliferative malignancies with differing patterns of behavior and responses to treatment -originates in the lymphoid tissues and can spread to other organs -More common in elderly and males.
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Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Clinical features
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma -heterogenous group of lymphoproliferative malignancies with differing patterns of behavior and responses to treatment -originates in the lymphoid tissues and can spread to other organs -More common in elderly and males http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/202677-overview Harrison’s Principle of Internal Medicine 17th edition
Lymphadenopathy • the most common manifestation of lymphoma • Waldeyer ring &mesenteric Lymph nodes are commonly involved • Spreads in noncontiguous fashion Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 686
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Lymphadenopathy • 2/3 of NHL (and virtually all cases of HL) present with NONTEDER nodal enlargement often >2cm size that can be localized or generalized • The remaining 1/3 of NHL’s arise at extranodal sites ( e.g. skin, stomach and brain) Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 668
Ningetonaang script mo • This slide shows the other sgn/sx that is seen in NHL. Ning refer ka sa word doc nanakaattach specifically yung doc name ay “script”
Other Signs And Symptoms • fevers, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue • pruritus • shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, abdominal pain and distension, or bone pain • pallor (suggesting anemia) • purpura, petechiae, or ecchymoses (suggesting thrombocytopenia) http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/202677-overview Harrison’s Principle of Internal Medicine 17th edition
Ningetonaang script mo • The following is a summary of the Different types oF NHL and their corresponding clininalfeatrues
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 671
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 671
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 671
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Lymphoid neoplasia can be suspected from all the clinical features but histological examination of lymph nodes or other involved tissues is required for the diagnosis Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases, 7th edition p. 668