Lymphomas Made Easy | Hodgkin vs the Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas | Usmle Hematology| Speedy Medical

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07/09/23

Lymphoma is a group of blood cancers that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).The name often refers to just the cancerous versions rather than all such tumors.

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Signs and symptoms may include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, drenching sweats, unintended weight loss, itching, and constantly feeling tired. The enlarged lymph nodes are usually painless. The sweats are most common at night.
Lymphoma may present with certain nonspecific symptoms; if the symptoms are persistent, an evaluation to determine their cause, including possible lymphoma, should be undertaken.

Lymphadenopathy or swelling of lymph nodes, is the primary presentation in lymphoma. It is generally painless.
B symptoms (systemic symptoms) – can be associated with both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They consist of:
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
Other symptoms:
Anemia, bleeding, increase susceptibility to infections
Loss of appetite or anorexia
Fatigue
Respiratory distress or dyspnea
Itching