White blood cell disorders Flashcards
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1
Q
What are the white blood cell disorders we are concerned with?
A
- lymphomas (Hodgkins and non-hodgkins)
- leukemias
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2
Q
What is the difference between Hodgkin and non-hodgkins lymphoma?
A
Hodgkins arises in a single node and spreads to contiguous nodes.
- 20 to 30 yrs old and then over 50 yrs