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CTCL, also known as mycosis fungoides, is a cancer of the white blood cells that primarily affects the skin and only secondarily affects other sites.
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What term is used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma describes all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Does the eccrine gland produce sebum and other cutaneous oils?
Yes, sebum and other cutaneous oils are produced by eccrine glands.
What skin problems are common in Sjogren's syndrome?
Many patients with SS also develop a variety of skin problems that include dry patches, vasculitis, and cutaneous B-cell lymphoma. These and other dermatologic disorders are more common in SS than was previously thought.
What is Hodgkins Lymphoma and can it be treated?
Hodgkins lymphoma, also known as Hodgkins Desease is a cancer of the tissue in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites. It can be treated by various types of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
What cells are present in hodgkin's lymphoma?
hodkin's disease is distinguished from other lumphomas by the precence of large, cancerour lymphocytes known as reed-sternberg cells.
Are lympnoma and lymphoma the same thing?
Can't find 'lympnoma' in my dictionary ... but it cross references to 'lymphoma which are malignant tumors that arise in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.
Patient with MALT lymphoma who do not respond to standard treatment undergo what alternative therapy?
In general, these patients are treated with chemotherapy in a similar manner to patients with other types of lymphoma.
What other names does Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia have?
Other names that are sometimes used for WM include: lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic leukemia,
What specialist is needed to distinguish MALT lymphoma from other conditions?
Examination of this tissue by a pathologist is the first step in distinguishing among the possible diagnoses of inflammation, indolent lymphoma, or a more aggressive form of cancer
Is Leukemia contageous?
NO, like lymphoma or any other type of cancer leukemia isn't congageous
What is Chylous ascites a sign of?
Chylous ascites is a rare condition where milky white fluid rich in lymphatic fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity. It can be a sign of underlying conditions such as lymphatic obstruction, trauma to the lymphatic system, or cancer. Further investigation is needed to determine the specific cause and appropriate treatment.
Is Burkitt's lymphoma contagious?
Hodgkin's lymphoma, or disease, is inherited from the patient's parents. Like any other cancer, it is not contagious, as far as anyone knows.
