Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma (pronounced: HODJ-kin lim-FOH-muh), also known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells. It was named after Thomas Hodgkin, a British physician who first described the condition in 1832.
Etymology
The term "Hodgkin Lymphoma" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Thomas Hodgkin. The term "lymphoma" comes from the Latin word 'lympha', meaning water, and the Greek word 'oma', meaning tumor or mass.
Definition
Hodgkin Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are part of the body's immune system, which helps protect us from infections and diseases. In Hodgkin Lymphoma, lymphocytes grow abnormally and can spread beyond the lymphatic system, making the body less able to fight infection.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma include fatigue, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, and painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma typically involves a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests such as CT scan or PET scan, and a biopsy of affected lymph nodes.
Treatment
Treatment options for Hodgkin Lymphoma may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplant, or a combination of these. The choice of treatment depends on the stage and type of the disease, as well as the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphocyte
- Lymphatic system
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Stem cell transplant
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hodgkin lymphoma
- Wikipedia's article - Hodgkin lymphoma
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