Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Introduction
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system consists of a series of vessels that travel throughout the body and by as few nodes that are collectors.
Lymph nodes are like tiny pouches (or cluster of grapes) that are found in different parts of the body, in areas like the neck, armpits, the English, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
These two structures contain and transport the lymph which is composed of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
The lymphoid tissue is also formed in other organs of our body such as the spleen, bone marrow and thymus.
Lymphocyte function is the body’s defense.
Spleen, blood vascular gland, located on the left side of the abdomen below the rib cage, produces lymphocytes and other cells of the lymphatic system. It also stores healthy blood cells and filters out damaged cells, bacteria and waste products from cells.
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue that is located inside the bones and is responsible for the production of blood cells (red cells, white cells and platelets).
The thymus is a gland found at the base of the neck, the chest and has a special cell called T lymphocyte
Lymphomas, tumor or lymph tissue are classified into two types: lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease, named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who discovered them, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.
Cells of Hodgkin lymphoma cells are different from those of non-Hodgkin. Are called Reed-Sternberg cells, names of doctors that discovered, and are a type of malignant B lymphocytes. Normal B lymphocytes are involved in the defense against infection.
Hodgkin’s disease causes inflammation of the lymph tissue. Can occur in any area where it is this tissue.
Malignant B lymphocytes can be disseminated, via the lymphatic vessels, to any area of the body. Also if you go into the bloodstream can affect multiple organs.
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