OverviewHodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. In Hodgkin's lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control, causing swollen lymph nodes and growths throughout the body. Show
Hodgkin's lymphoma, which used to be called Hodgkin's disease, is one of two general categories of lymphoma. The other is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Advances in diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma have helped give people with this disease the chance for a full recovery. The prognosis continues to improve for people with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Types
SymptomsSigns and symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma may include:
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Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's lymphomaThis much rarer type of Hodgkin's lymphoma involves lymphoma cells that are sometimes called popcorn cells because of their appearance. Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually diagnosed at an early stage and may require less intensive treatments compared to the classical type of the disease. Risk factorsFactors that can increase the risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma include:
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RelatedAssociated ProceduresNews from Mayo ClinicProducts & ServicesWhen assessing the client with Hodgkin's disease the nurse is alert for which of the following findings?Question 12 Explanation: Assessment of a client with Hodgkin's disease most often reveals enlarged, painless lymph node, fever, malaise and night sweats.
Which of the following confirms a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease?Biopsy. A biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination under a microscope. Other tests can suggest that cancer is present, but Hodgkin lymphoma can only be diagnosed after a biopsy of an affected tissue, preferably by removal (or excision) of a lymph node.
When a client is diagnosed with Hodgkin disease which lymph nodes?Most people with Hodgkin lymphoma are diagnosed because of a painless, enlarged lymph node in the neck. Enlarged nodes may also be found above the collar bone, in the armpit (axilla), or the groin (inguinal) area (figure 1).
What is first line treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma?First-line chemotherapy
Newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma is often treated with regimens that use a combination of chemotherapy drugs given at 1 time. The most commonly used combination of drugs in the United States is referred to as ABVD.
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A patient is admitted to the oncology unit for diagnosis of suspected Hodgkins disease
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