OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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As he entered college, Joe developed enlarged lymph nodes that were NOT painful. He was shocked that he was diagnosed with a cancer called:
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Hodgkin’s disease
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lupus erythematosus
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mononucleosis
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scleroderma
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In Hodgkin lymphoma, B-lymphocytes (a particular type of lymphocyte) start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes (glands). The affected lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -In general, the results of imaging tests such as PET and CT scans are the most important when determining the stage of the lymphoma.
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