MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary difference between Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the type of lymphocyte that is affected. Hodgkin lymphoma is marked by the presence of Reed-Sternberg lymphocytes, which a physician can identify using a microscope. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, these cells are not present.

Detailed explanation-2: -NHL looks different under the microscope and does not contain Reed-Sternberg cells. It is important that doctors can tell the difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and NHL. They are two different diseases and the treatment for them is not the same. There are more than 60 different types of NHL.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are the two types of lymphomas. HD also called Hodgkin lymphoma is distinguished by the presence of large abnormal cells, called Reed-Sternberg cells.