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Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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- Comparison ... involvement Differential ... Malignancies (eg CML, ALL ... #NonHodgkins #comparison ... #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
accounts for 10% of all ... • Fever • Night ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... Treatment • Early ... classification #hematology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Marginal Zone Lymphoma ... • Crystalline: light ... Marginal zone lymphoma ... Evans • ITP • Cl-NH ... #Monoclonal #Differential
Causes of Night Sweats - Differential Diagnosis
 • Malignancy: Lymphoma, Leukemia, Other neoplasm
 • Infections: Human
Causes of Night ... • Malignancy: Lymphoma ... Orchiectomy • Rheumatologic ... Chronic fatigue syndrome ... , Granulomatous
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... marrow studies Treatment ... Immunosuppressive treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology
Night Sweats - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that patients commonly experience and
Night Sweats - Differential ... MALIGNANCY • Lymphoma ... alcohol, heroin RHEUMATOLOGIC ... Chronic fatigue syndrome ... • Granulomatous
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
•
Amyloidosis • Lymphoma ... changes (POEMS syndrome ... Castleman disease • AL ... : Lymphoma, Leukemia ... Gap #ProteinGap #differential
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Males • Affects all ... loss, malaise, night ... Viral infection • Lymphoma ... affected tissue Treatment ... Polychondritis #rheumatology