Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - 1
Pathophysiology:
Neoplastic
noncontiguous proliferation of lymphoid tissue
that differ in microscopic appearance, immunologic
cell origin, and biologic behavior.
Incidence:
Most
common neoplasm in 20 – 40 year olds
More
common than Hodgkin lymphoma
Those at higher risk include:
Transplant
patients on immunosuppressive therapy
Patients
with autoimmune disorders such as:
SLE,
RA, Sjögrens syndrome, AIDS
Patients
with:
Sjögrens
syndrome, AIDS, or Hodgkin’s
Patients
exposed to:
Chemicals,
pesticides, or organic solvents