NSG 430 Lymphomas (Complete And Verified Study material) (13pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Lymphomas are cancers originating in the: Answer bone marrow and the lymphaticstructures -results in proliferation of lymphocytes 2. Two main types of lymphomas are: Answer Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins 3. Hodgkin's Lymphoma characterized by: Answer proliferation of abnormal giant multinucleated cells called Reedsternberg cells -These cells proliferate in the lymph nodes 4. This disease is a bimodal age specific incidence: Answer 15-30 years of age >50 years of age 5. Hodgkin's lymphoma is twice as prevalent in: Answer males as in females 6. Cause remains unknown for Hodgkin'slymphoma butsome key factorsthatplay into its development are: Answer -Infection with Epstein Barr Virus -Genetic disposition -Exposure to occupational toxins -Incidence is increased with those who have HIV