Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Mangement of _____ lymphoma can vary due to the broad nature of the disease. Treatment may vary from watchful waiting to aggressive chemoradiotherapy

_____ lymphoma is common in West Africa

Hint: What type of Non-Hodgkin's

Which type of lymphoma has the greatest association with _____? Answer: Burkitt's lymphoma

_____-grade NHL usually has a better prognosis but is less curable

Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually limited to the _____ body

Hint: Upper/Lower

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more common in _____

Hint: age

What is the pharmacological managment of high-grade NHL at risk of CNS involvement? _____ and Intrathecal methotrexate or cytarabine

_____-grade NHL usually has a worse prognosis but is more curable

NHL may present with extranodal symptoms due to _____ of structures: Vena cava: Superior vena cava syndrome External biliary tree: Jaundice Ureters: Hydronephrosis GIT: Bowel obstruction Meninges: CN palsy

What is the 1st line managment of Hodgkin's lymphoma? _____