Non-Hodgkin's+Lymphoma

//Western Diagnosis// neoplastic proliferation of lymphoid cells that often disseminate throughout the body

Etiology
1. unknown but strong possibility of viral 2. more common than Hodgkin’s 3. new classifications and treatments 4. rapidly changing

Signs & Symptoms
1. asx lymphadenopathy usually in cervical, inguinal areas 2. rubbery discrete lymph nodes which become matted 3. anemia

Diagnosis
1. lymph node biopsy

Treatment
1. histology, staging of disease determine tx and prognosis 2. chemotherapy better prognosis with fast-growing tumors, tend to respond to therapy better