Paediatrics Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Overview
Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system. It helps protect the body from infection and disease.
Risk Factors
There is no known cause for Hodgkin lymphoma but some of these factors may be associated with it
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection
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Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma depend on where the cancer forms in the body and the extent of the cancer.
Diagnosis
- PET CT is considered to assess spread to regional nodes or distant metastases to other parts of the body.
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Imaging
Treatment
- There are different types of treatment for children with Hodgkin lymphoma. The primary treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma are immunotherapy, chemotherapy, stem-cell transplant..
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FAQ
- What are the symptoms of lymphoma in children?
- Can Hodgkin lymphoma be completely cured?
- What virus causes Hodgkin lymphoma?
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