Lymphoma. Coloured lymphangiogram X-ray of growths (white) in a child's iliac (pelvic) lymph glands. Lymphoma is a malignant (cancerous) growth of white blood cells (lymphocytes). There are many types of lymphoma depending on the cells affected. All lymphomas however,are divided into two types,Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Hodgkin's lymphoma is characterised by the presence of Reed- Sternberg cells,a giant type of macrophage. All other lymphomas are non-Hodgkin's. The cause of lymphomas is not known. Treatment is with radiation therapy and chemotherapy | |
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