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Hodgkin's Disease from alisa pislaru, MD

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From: alisa pislaru, MD Category:  Hematology

Added: Oct 18, 2009


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Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The lymph system is part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are connected by the lymph system which carry lymphocytes, which fight infection. Hodgkins disease is a cancer of the B cell lymphocytes. The cancer cell is called the Reed-Sternberg cell. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, easy bruising, nightsweats, fever, lack of energy and unexplained weight loss. Video courtesty of Blausen Medical.





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