Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Nhl - Causes, Symptoms & Treament

Overview

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the white blood cells called lymphocytes which are a part of the immune system. It is more common than Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has many different subtypes.

Signs and Symptoms

Painless superficial lymph nodes, Fever, Night sweats, Weight loss, Hepatosplenomegaly, Chest pain, Coughing

Common Causes

Genetic mutation

Risk Factors

Age, Gender, Family history of lymphoma, Previous Epstein-Barr infection, Exposure to certain chemicals and drugs, Radiation exposure, Autoimmune disease

Investigation Techniques

Full blood count, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), Blood urea serum electrolytes and creatinine (BUSEC), Serum LDH, B2-microglobulin, Serum uric acid, Liver function test (LFT), Chest X-ray, CT scan, PET scan, Bone marrow aspirate, Lymph node biopsy

Treatment and Prevention

Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Hematopoietic stem cell transplant

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