Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s lymphoma or formerly Hodgkin’s disease) is a malignant disease of the lymphatic system in which lymph cells degenerate. A typical symptom is swollen lymph nodes, but these do not cause any pain. Other signs may include general discomfort such as fatigue, fever and significant weight loss. Lymph node cancer can usually be treated … Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s Disease)
Cryptococcosis is one of the most important fungal infections in humans. It is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans and poses a serious risk, especially to immunocompromised individuals. What is cryptococcosis? Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast fungus that has a thick capsule of polysaccharides that protects it from environmental influences. In particular, this prevents phagocytosis … Cryptococcosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mikulicz syndrome is a symptom of a general or systemic disease and is particularly common in the setting of diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, Hodgen’s lymphoma, and sarcoidosis. Patients’ parotid and lacrimal glands swell in what is thought to be an autoimmunologic process. Treatment of the syndrome usually corresponds to causal therapy of the causative … Mikulicz Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The term giant cells comes from histology or pathology. Giant cells are cells that are greatly enlarged and have multiple nuclei. What are giant cells? In histology and pathology, the term giant cell refers to a cell that is very large compared to other cells. Giant cells usually have multiple nuclei. These may be misshapen … Giant Cells: Structure, Function & Diseases
Lymph glands are part of the lymphatic system and are classified as secondary lymphoid organs. As such, they are part of the immune system and perform an important function in defending against infection from bacterial and viral germs. They filter or cleanse the lymph released from the bloodstream and return it, and the provision and … Lymph Glands: Structure, Function & Diseases
