What is lymphatic cancer?

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

Lymphatic cancer or Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the infection-fighting cells of the immune system called lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are present within the lymph nodes (lymph glands), thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and blood. Lymphatic cancer can also grow out of these parts to affect the other areas of the body.

A (2018) study has shown that the average number of lymphoma cases per year in India for boys is 4.3–25% and for girls is 3.4–29.9%.

Lymphoma is of two types: Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma. The main difference between both these types is Hodgkin lymphoma Reed-Sternberg cells. However, in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, these cells are absent.

Reed-Sternberg cells are large, abnormal cells that have more than one nucleus and usually arise from B lymphocytes. However, rarely they may arise from T lymphocytes as well. Hodgkin lymphoma mostly affects B lymphocytes, whereas non-Hodgkin lymphoma may affect both B and T lymphocytes.

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

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What does lymphatic cancer mean?
Lymphatic cancer is cancer occurring in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs. Called lymphomas, these tumours can generally be divided into two categories, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types vary in the site of involvement, the severity of disease and prognosis and are differentiated on pathological examination by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Shabnam Sengupta

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

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