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yoooooman

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is true regarding classic Hodgkin lymphoma?
 
  a. It is seen in young adults and includes enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
  b. It is seen in young children and includes with splenomegaly.
  c. It is seen in young adults and is rapidly fatal in most cases.
  d. It is seen in older adults and spreads through the body before any symptoms develop.

Question 2

What is the diagnostic cell, found in involved lymph nodes, for Hodgkin lymphoma?
 
  a. Small B lymphocyte
  b. Plasma cell
  c. Small T lymphocyte
  d. Reed-Sternberg cell


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Hodgkin lymphoma occurs preferentially in young adults. Patients often have mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy give overall survival and cure rates approaching 80 to 90, depending on the stage of the disease, patient age, and symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Presence of the Reed-Sternberg cell is highly diagnostic of Hodgkin lymphoma when it is encountered in the appropriate background.


yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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