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==Hodgkin Lymphoma==
*[[Hodgkin's lymphoma]]
===Background===
*[[Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]]
*Spreads from source lymph node to adjacent nodes
**[[Precursor B-cell Neoplasms]]
*Bimodal distribution: young adulthood and older aged
**[[Mature B-cell Neoplasms]]
*Most common malignancy between ages of 15-19 yo
**[[Precursor T and NK-cell Neoplasms]]
*Survival >90% in low-risk pts
**[[Mature T and NK-cell Neoplasms]]


===Diagnosis===
==See Also==
*Painless, firm, lymph node (usually cervical or supraclavicular)
*[[Acute Leukemia]]
*"B" symptoms: fever, night sweats, wt loss
*[[Oncologic emergencies]]
 
===Work-Up===
*CXR
*CT neck/C/A/P
*LN biopsy
 
===DDx===
Cervical lymphadenopathy
#Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
#Mononucleosis
#Toxoplasmosis
#Branchial cleft lesions
#Cat scratch disease
#Mycobacterial adenitis
 
===Treatment===
*Manage acute complications
**Superior vena cava syndrome
**Upper airway compression
***Do NOT give steroids
 
==Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma==
===Background===
*May originate in lymphatic system or any organ in the body
*Occurs in children >5yr old
*Risk factors
**Immunosuppression (HIV, Crohn, chemo recipients)
 
===Diagnosis===
*Lymphadenopathy
*Hepatosplenomegaly
*"B" symptoms
*GI
**Bleeding, intussusception, N/V
 
===Work-Up===
*CBC
*Chemistry
*Uric acid
*LFT
*CXR
 
===Complications===
*Superior vena cava syndrome
*Pleural/pericardial effusions
*Spinal cord compression
 
==Source==
Tintinalli


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[[Category:Heme/Onc]]

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