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Assessing Lymphoma Complications

Presented from India by Dr. Jyothi Jonnadula

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Lymphoma is a malignancy that affects white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of small channels comparable to blood arteries that transport fluid (called lymph), lymph nodes (also known as...

Case Summary

Hematological malignancies encompass leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas, all originating from blood cells. Lymphomas specifically arise from lymphocytes, divided into T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. B cells mature in the bone marrow and lymph nodes, developing into plasma cells that produce antibodies. These cells express surface markers like CD19 and CD21, with maturation involving germinal center reactions leading to the production of IGG and IGA antibodies. T cells, on the other hand, mature in the thymus and express CD4 or CD8 markers.

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Dr. Jyothi Jonnadula

Consultant Radiation Oncology, Renova Century Hospitals, Hyderbad

Dr. Jyothi Jonnadula, Consultant Radiation Oncology, Renova Century Hospitals, Hyderbad

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