Symptoms in children Lymphomas are the third most common cancer in children in Germany. In total, they account for ~ 12% of all childhood and adolescent cancers. A distinction is also made between Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas in children. The two forms of the disease are often not clearly distinguishable by their symptoms alone. A … Symptoms in children | Lymphoma symptoms
Introduction Lymph nodes are found throughout the body. They are part of the lymphatic system, consisting of the lymph vessels and the lymphatic organs. They are responsible for the immune defense. The lymphatic organs can be divided into primary and secondary organs. The lymphocytes are formed in the primary lymphatic organs – the bone marrow … Lymph nodes in the neck
Location The main lymph node stations are located on the head (below and behind the ear, on the back of the head, on the lower jaw and on the chin), on the neck (neck and along the neck vessels), in the armpit, in the abdominal and thoracic cavity, on the collarbone and in the groin. … Location | Lymph nodes in the neck
Lymph nodes swollen on one side Only unilaterally swollen lymph nodes can occur as a result of a localized unilateral infection. Malignant changes, i.e. tumors in the tributary area of the lymph node or lymphomas of the lymph node itself, can also initially manifest on only one side. The next topic might also be interesting … Lymph nodes swollen on one side | Lymph nodes in the neck
Prognosis Hodgkin’s disease (Hodgkin’s lymphoma) is fatal without treatment, but good cure rates can be achieved with modern therapeutic strategies. Depending on the stage of the disease, the cure rate is between 70% and over 90%. Approximately 10% to 20% of patients suffer a second tumor (recurrence) in the years following treatment. The course and … Prognosis | Lymph nodes in the neck
Definition Lymphomas are malignant diseases of the human lymphatic system, which usually spread throughout the entire body via the lymph fluid and malignantly alter the intermediate lymph nodes. Causes and forms Lymphomas/lymphomas are divided into two different groups: Hodgkin lymphomas (also known as Hodgkin’s disease) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL). Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is also called … Lymphoma
Symptoms Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. These can develop in lymph nodes or in other lymphatic structures and in the blood system. Depending on the localization of the lymphoma and the affected structure, different symptoms may occur. In most cases, however, lymphomas usually show symptoms at a very late stage, sometimes they … Symptoms | Lymphoma
Frequency Hodgkin lymphomas (lymphomas) occur in 100,000 people in Germany 2-3 times a year. Hodgkin’s disease (lymphoma) is thus a rather rare disease. Men contract the disease slightly more frequently than women (ratio 3:2). Two disease peaks can be observed. On the one hand between the age of 20 and 30, on the other hand … Frequency | Lymphoma
Side effects of the therapy Like almost every therapy, lymphoma therapy usually has side effects for the patient. Many of the substances found in the chemotherapy protocols of lymphoma treatment are cytostatically active. These are various substances that generally have the goal of inhibiting the growth and proliferation of tumor cells so that the cancer … Side effects of the therapy | Lymphoma
Lymphoma in the brain There are lymphomas that occur in the brain. They are called cerebral lymphomas. Compared to other brain tumors, they are very rare and account for only about 2 to 3% of all brain tumors. They can develop outside the brain or inside the brain and cause various symptoms depending on the … Lymphoma in the brain | Lymphoma
Lymphoma therapy should be started immediately after diagnosis to prevent further progression of the disease. In the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, both chemotherapy and radiotherapy are used in combination. Surgical treatment is not used, as these are systemic diseases and the removal of corresponding lymph nodes is likely to result in further lymph node enlargement. … Lymphoma therapy
Prophylaxis Since lymphoma/lymphoma is suspected to have a genetic mechanism of origin, no prophylactic measures are known. Prognosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a malignant disease that has a good cure rate. Between 80 and 90% of patients can be cured. The longer the relapse-free period, the higher the chance of a cure. The prognosis for chronic … Prophylaxis | Lymphoma therapy
