Hodgkin Lymphoma
Overview
What is the Lymphoma?
What is Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Causes
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a rare malignant disorder and the exact causes for it are not known. The abnormal lymphocytes start proliferating or multiplying in the lymph nodes present in the regions of the neck, armpits and groin. Over time, the disease spreads to other parts of the body, namely the spleen, lungs, liver, bone marrow and skin. Here are some of the risk factors that are associated with Hodgkin’s lymphoma:
Gender: Hodgkin’s lymphoma is found to be more common in men than women.
Age: People between the ages of 15 and 40, as well as those over 55, are prone to developing Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Diagnosis
a. Physical Examination: During diagnosis, the doctor goes through the patient’s medical history and performs a physical examination.
b. Blood Tests: Blood tests are not used to diagnose Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
c. Imaging Tests: Imaging methods such as X-ray, PET CT, etc
d. Biopsy: The most definitive technique to diagnose Hodgkin’s disease is to take a biopsy of the suspicious lymph node.
