Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma

Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) is a rare type of lymphoma that affects a part of the immune system called the lymph nodes. It is a slow-growing cancer that starts in B cells, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections. The World Health Organization recommends the term “nodular lymphocyte …
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Reed-Sternberg cells

Reed-Sternberg cells are a specific type of abnormal cell found in certain cancers. These cells are large, with a distinctive appearance under the microscope, and they play an important role in the diagnosis of a cancer called Hodgkin lymphoma. Reed-Sternberg cells are believed to be derived from a white blood cell type known as a …
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma

Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) is a type of cancer that starts in the lymph nodes, which are part of the body’s immune system. It involves a specific type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell, which is abnormal and larger than normal lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). This type of cancer is known for …
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