Hodgkin disease

Hodgkin Disease

Hodgkin Disease (pronounced: /ˈhɒdʒkɪn/), also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The disease is named after Thomas Hodgkin, who first described abnormalities in the lymph system in 1832.

Etymology

The term "Hodgkin Disease" is derived from the name of the English physician Thomas Hodgkin, who first described the condition in a paper presented to the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London in 1832. The term "lymphoma" comes from the Latin word 'lympha', meaning water, and the Greek word 'oma', meaning tumor.

Definition

Hodgkin Disease is a type of lymphoma, a cancer of the part of the immune system called the lymphatic system. In Hodgkin Disease, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system. As the disease progresses, it compromises the body's ability to fight infection.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of Hodgkin Disease include lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), unexplained weight loss, and night sweats. Other symptoms may include fever, fatigue, and itching.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Hodgkin Disease typically involves a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and a lymph node biopsy. The biopsy, which involves removing a small piece of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope, is the only sure way to diagnose Hodgkin Disease.

Treatment

Treatment for Hodgkin Disease typically includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and in some cases, stem cell transplant. The choice of treatment depends on the stage and type of the disease, as well as the patient's overall health.

Prognosis

With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the prognosis for Hodgkin Disease is generally very good. More than 80% of people with Hodgkin Disease survive at least five years.

Related Terms

• Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Lymphatic system
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Stem cell transplant

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hodgkin disease
• Wikipedia's article - Hodgkin disease

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