Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.The tonsils, adenoids, spleen and thymus are all part of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin's affects the lymphatic system because cells in the system grow at an abnormal rate. HL arises within a lymph node and spreads through lymph ducts to other lymph nodes in the immediate area.
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Etiology: The causes of most cases of Hodgkin lymphoma remains unknown but it is thought to result from damage to one or more of the genes that normally controls blood cell development. Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), that causes glandular fever, is believed to have a connection with the disease.
Works Cited
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"What Are the Key Statistics about Hodgkin Disease?" What Are the Key Statistics about Hodgkin Disease? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"What Are the Risk Factors for Hodgkin Disease?" What Are the Risk Factors for Hodgkin Disease? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"Hodgkin's Disease." University of Maryland Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"Hodgkin's Lymphoma." Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Hodgkin's Disease) - Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
PhD, Gloria Gilbère DAHom. "Vital Role of Your Lymphatic System Part I - Total Health Magazine." Total Health Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
Robertson, Sally. "Hodgkin's Lymphoma History." News-Medical.net. N.p., 2014. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"Signs and Symptoms of Hodgkin Disease." Signs and Symptoms of Hodgkin Disease. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"What Are the Key Statistics about Hodgkin Disease?" What Are the Key Statistics about Hodgkin Disease? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.
"What Are the Risk Factors for Hodgkin Disease?" What Are the Risk Factors for Hodgkin Disease? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2016.