Hodgkin lymphoma
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003942
A cancer of the immune system that is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. The two major types of Hodgkin lymphoma are classic Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Signs and symptoms include painless, swollen lymph nodes, an enlarged spleen, fever, weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats. Also called Hodgkin disease.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003942 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Hodgkin disease |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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