Hodgkin's lymphoma

There are two main types of disease - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and lymphoma
Hodgkin's. It can begin at any age, men are more at risk. At present, Hodgkin's lymphoma is curable, or persistent remission can be achieved provided that modern methods are used and the diagnosis is made on time. The causes of lymphoma have not been established to date. The connection of the presence in the body of the Epstein-Barr virus with a disease such as Hodgkin's lymphoma has been revealed. Symptoms in the early stages do not have specific signs. The first manifestations of the disease are enlarged lymph nodes, there are no disturbances of well-being. Gradually, and sometimes rapidly increasing, the lymph nodes form large conglomerates. Very often, Hodgkin's lymphoma, in addition to the lymph nodes, affects the lung tissue, in which it is possible to develop foci of lesions or infiltrative growth of the lymph nodes. Clusters of fluid are found in the pleural cavities .

Quite often, with Hodgkin's lymphoma, decay products are found and
Cavities in the lung tissue. Hodgkin's lymphoma located in the lymph nodes
Mediastinum, can extend to the trachea, esophagus and myocardium.

The diagnosis is established as a result of histological examination,
Based on a biopsy. In particularly difficult cases,
Immunophenotyping. Diagnosis is performed on the basis of a lymph node biopsy, a general and biochemical blood test, lung radiography , computed tomography, ultrasound, trepanobiopsy and bone scanning. Only after careful analysis of all the data is established a diagnosis - Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Lymphoma of Hodgkin: treatment

Treatment includes a wide variety of therapies. With local lesion of several groups of lymph nodes, good results are obtained by the use of radiotherapy. At the generalized process at the last stages of the disease, polychemotherapy in combination with irradiation is used.

With the disease, the possibility of cure and persistent remission is observed in
A large percentage of patients. With the use of modern methods of treatment
Relapse-free survival is up to 90%. For a long time, the main way in the treatment of lymphoma was radial radial therapy. At present, this method is successfully used for patients with local stages of lymphoma. Forecasts for life are favorable.

The use of cyclic polychemotherapy makes it possible to achieve complete remission, after
Which is followed by two more consolidation cycles. After several courses
Polychemotherapy, in contrast to radiotherapy, when relapses occur in new
Regions, in the initial zones relapses are noted more often. Combination in one course
Ray and polychemotherapy allows not only to increase the overall survival rate, but also to reduce the number of relapses several times.

In the course of treatment, patients often develop side effects, such as
Decrease in blood counts, the occurrence of infections, hair loss, vomiting,
General weakness. Following the recommendations of medical professionals and the proper conduct of treatment procedures can minimize the number of complications in treatment. During therapy, it is recommended not to abandon the usual rhythm of life.

Hodgkin's lymphoma according to the international clinical classification is divided into
Four stages. At the first, only one group of lymph nodes is affected . On
The second stage affects two or more groups on one side of the diaphragm. On
The third stage of the lesion occurs on both sides of the diaphragm. On the fourth
Stage there is a diffuse lesion of internal organs. Sometimes the course of the disease can be asymptomatic.