Indolent Lymphomas 18.01.24 Flashcards
1
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What are lymphoproliferative diseases
A
Clonal proliferation of lymphoid cells, cancers of white blood cells, typically affects lymph nodes,
2
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What types of lymphoma are there?
A
Hodgkin lymphoma and non-hodkin lymphoma
3
Q
What are the types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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Aggressive (fast-growing - chemo sensitive and curable) and indolent (grow slowly, usually incurable)
4
Q
Aetiology of indolent lymphoma
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Usually unknows
5
Q
Risk factor of indolent lymphoma
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Primary immunodeficiency
Secondary immunodeficiency
Infection
Autoimmune disorders
6
Q
What are the b-symptoms associated with lymphomas?
A
Fevers, drenching night sweats and weight loss
