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HODGKIN'S DISEASE SHORT NOTES Hodgkin's Disease Is a Type Of Lymphoma It Is a Malignancy Of The Lymph Nodes, In a Single Lymph Node or a Chain Of Nodes. It Will Metastasis To Non Nodal Lymph Sites Especially The Spleen, Liver, Bone marrow, Lungs, And Mediastinum. It Is Characterized By Presence Of Reed Sternberg Cells It Is Confirmed By Lymph Node Biopsy This Disease Mainly Affects Mid Adolescence CAUSES Viral InfectionExposure To Alkylating Agents PROGNOSIS Good With Long Term Survival Rates SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Painless Enlargement Of Lymph Nodes.Enlarged, Firm, Non Tender Movable Nodes In Supraclavicular AreaFor Children The Sentinel Node Located Near The Left ClavicleNon Productive CoughAbdominal Pain TREATMENT Radiation TherapyChemotherapy

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