 | Incidence | | | 3 /100 000/year |
| UK Incidence | | | 1,400/year |
| Median age: | | | Rare in children. Peak incidences in 3rd decade and elderly |
| M:F ratio | | | ~2:1 |
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|  |  | Disease Name; |
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
| Synonyms; |
Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin lymphoma
| Description; |
Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is a cancer of the lymphatic system - the network of lymph glands and channels which occurs throughout the body. Tumours of the lymphatic tissues are known as lymphomas.
There are two main types of lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The defining feature of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the presence of a distinctive abnormal lymphocyte called a Reed-Sternberg cell. Hodgkin’s lymphoma has a very high cure rate, especially in younger patients diagnosed with early-stage disease. In this group the cure rate may approach 100%.
Last updated 22/02/2010 |
