IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

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What are the two types of lymphoma?
A
Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphdema
B
Hodgkin and Blue lymphoma
C
Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma
D
Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphadenitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Classic Hodgkin lymphoma makes up 95% of Hodgkin lymphoma cases in the U.S., but there are a few other subtypes, including nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is divided into two subtypes: B-cell lymphoma or T-cell lymphoma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may arise in lymph nodes anywhere in the body, whereas Hodgkin lymphoma typically begins in the upper body, such as the neck, chest or armpits. Hodgkin lymphoma tends to progress in a more predictable way than non-Hodgkin lymphoma, making it easier to recognize and treat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indolent and aggressive NHL “Indolent” NHL grows slowly, while “aggressive” NHL may develop rapidly. Indolent and aggressive NHL are equally common in adults. In children, aggressive NHL is more common. Some subtypes of lymphoma cannot easily be classified as indolent or aggressive.

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