Health
Symptoms and Types of Lymphoma Explained
Lymphoma is a common type of blood cancer that affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells. In this disease, a tumor develops because of the high and uncontrolled growth of lymphoma. Since the lymphatic system is present throughout the body, tumors can occur anywhere. There are two main types of lymphoma, called Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These are further divided into many subcategories. Let’s take a look at them: Hodgkin lymphoma types The presence of Reed-Sternberg cells distinguishes Hodgkin lymphoma. It has five sub-types: Nodular Sclerosis This may cause fibrous scars in lymph nodes and is the most common type of Hodgkin lymphoma. Mixed cellularity It usually affects the abdomen area and is found in about 15-20 percent of patients. Lymphocyte-rich This is a rare subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancerous cells are found in more than a few lymph nodes and occur in the upper half of the body. Lymphocyte-depleted It is seen in the abdomen, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. It attacks different organs of the body and is commonly seen in HIV infected patients. Nodular Lymphocyte-predominant It is detected by the presence of lobular versions of Reed-Sternberg cells that resemble the shape of popcorns. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma types There are several subtypes of NHL and categorized mainly under B Cell Lymphoma and T Cell Lymphoma.
Read More