Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

_____ lymphoma is common in West Africa

Hint: What type of Non-Hodgkin's

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

The spread of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is _____ between LN groups

_____ may be offered for Hodgkin's lymphoma with bulky/resistant disease alongside chemotherapy?

Hint: What additional treatment

What are the diagnostic investigations for NHL? _____, Immunophenotyping

What is the main side effect of asparagine (chemo)? _____

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

_____ lymphoma is associated with translocation of the MYC oncogene

Lymphoma is staged using the Ann Arbor staging system: Stage 1: _____ Stage 2: ≥2 lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm Stage 3: Lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (may include extralymphatic involvement) Stage 4: Diffuse extralymphatic disease A - B symptoms absent B - With B symptoms E - Extra-nodal site involved X - Bulky disease

What medications does ABVD chemotherapy include? _____ Bleomycin Vinblastine Dacarbazine

Hint: A