Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

All patients undergoing treatment for NHL should be offered the following vaccinations: _____, Influenza, Meningococcal, Hib

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

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

_____ lymphoma usually causes jaw lymphadenopathy

Hint: What type of Non-Hodgkin's

_____ lymphoma is associated with malaria infection

Hint: What type of Non-Hodgkin's

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

Hint: What additional treatment

NHL may arise from which cell types? _____, T lymphocyte, NK cell

Hint: ~70%

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

Lymphoma is staged using the _____ staging system

What is the main side effect of Vincristine/Vinblastine (chemo)? _____

Hint: 1 for each