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Assessing Lymphoma Complications
Lymphoma is a malignancy that affects white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of small channels comparable to blood arteries that transport fluid (called lymph), lymph nodes (also known as glands), bone marrow, and various organs, including the spleen, all of which contain lymphocytes. Lymphoma is classified into two types: Hodgkin (HL) and non-Hodgkin (NHL), each with its own set of subgroups. Hodgkin lymphoma, commonly known as Hodgkin's disease, is significantly less prevalent than non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Individual lymphomas differ in their behavior, spread, and response to treatment. Hodgkin lymphoma is identified by the presence of an aberrant cell known as a Reed-Sternberg cell. When it is absent, the malignancy is characterized as non-Hodgkin.
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Dr. Jyothi Jonnadula
Consultant Radiation Oncology, Renova Century Hospitals, Hyderbad
Dr. Jyothi Jonnadula, Consultant Radiation Oncology, Renova Century Hospitals, Hyderbad
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Lymphoma is a malignancy that affects white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of small channels comparable to blood arteries that transport fluid (called lymph), lymph nodes (also known as glands), bone marrow, and various organs, including the spleen, all of which contain lymphocytes. Lymphoma is classified into two types: Hodgkin (HL) and non-Hodgkin (NHL), each with its own set of subgroups. Hodgkin lymphoma, commonly known as Hodgkin's disease, is significantly less prevalent than non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Individual lymphomas differ in their behavior, spread, and response to treatment. Hodgkin lymphoma is identified by the presence of an aberrant cell known as a Reed-Sternberg cell. When it is absent, the malignancy is characterized as non-Hodgkin.