48: Plasma Cell Disorders - Kanis Flashcards
1
Q
hodgkin lymphoma
A
- Reed Sternberg cells
- CONTIGUOUS lymph node spread
- high cure rates with treatment but significant morbidity and mortality associated with treatment
- B symptoms have worse prognosis
2
Q
non-hodgkin lymphoma
A
- diverse group of malignancies from idolent to aggressive
- more non-contiguous spread compared to hodgkin lymphoma
- B symptoms have worse prognosis
- indolent observe, treat MALT h pylori with antibiotics in early disease
3
Q
what does a reed sternberg cell look like?
A
owl’s eye appearance
2+ nuclear lobes
B cell lineage
4
Q
smudge cells =
A
CLL chronic lymphoctyic leukemia = SLL small cell lymphoma
5
Q
starry sky
A
burkitt lymphoma
