Back to notes
Which additional medication is sometimes added to the CHOP regimen for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Press to flip
Rituximab
What type of spread is characteristic of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Non-contiguous spread
Does Hodgkin's Lymphoma commonly involve hepatosplenomegaly or a leukemic phase?
No, it usually does not involve hepatosplenomegaly or a leukemic phase.
What is the primary chemotherapy regimen used to treat Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
ABVD: Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, Dacarbazine
Which lymphoma has a better prognosis and is more curable?
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
What specific cell type is found in Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Reed-Sternberg cells
What is the typical age group affected by Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Young adults
Which lymphoma type generally has a worse prognosis?
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
What specific cell characteristic differentiates Hodgkin's from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
The presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Who is more affected by Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, younger individuals or those in their mid-50s?
People/men in their mid-50s
What is the main treatment regimen for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
CHOP regimen (Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, Prednisone)
Which type of lymphoma is more likely to have hepatosplenomegaly and a leukemic phase?
What type of involvement is characteristic of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Adenopathy plus extranodal involvement
Which type of lymphoma is associated with contiguous spread?
What is the absence of which cell type characteristic in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Previous
Next