Lymphoid Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following does NOT cause lymphadenopathy? A. Phenytoin, carbamazepine B. Atenolol C. Vancomycin D. Penicillin, cephalosporin
A
C
Also: hydralazine, captopril
2
Q
T/F: Fine needle aspiration is best for diagnosis of lymphadenopathy.
A
False: Excisional lymph node biopsy is best b/c can see lymph node architecture.
3
Q
Reed Stemberg B cells are seen in ___
A
Hodgkin Lymphoma
4
Q
T/F: Genetics plays a major role in Non-hodgkins Lymphomas.
A
False. Minor role
5
Q
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Non-hodgkin lymphoma? A. Hepatitis C B. H. pylori C. Pesticides D. Family history E. Organ transplant
A
D. Genetics have minor role
A. Viral: Hepatitis C
B. Bacterial: H. pylori
C. Herb/Pesticides, ionizing radiation
E. Impaired immunity: Organ transplant, autoimmune disease
6
Q
Most common lymphoma
A
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
7
Q
T/F: Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma is curable with Rituximab + chemotherapy
A
True
70% long term survival
8
Q
Mediastinal mass seen in ____
A
Hodgkin Lymphoma
9
Q
Pruritis seen in ____
A
Hodgkin Lymphoma
