Wednesday, March 20, 2013

HEAD & NECK 5 lymphoma


3.2 PRIMARY LYMPHOMA
Lymph  glands  with a typical rubbery feel,  firm  discrete  (not
matted)  at  multiple sites and are the  usual  presentation  that indicates of primary lymphoma (non hodgkin).
Hodgkins lymphoma is seen in adult of 20-30 years and 55-70 years
and  is  less common, the gland enlargment is painless.  
There  is however feeling of illness and fever. There may be loss of  appetite
and weight.
TREATMENT
Treatment is with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Burkitt`s  lymphoma is found in the tropics, 
suspected to be of viral origin.
In lymph gland enlargments a biopsy is required for diagnosis.

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