Overview
Definition
Cancer of the lymphatic system characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.
Epidemiology
Bimodal age distribution (20s and >60).
Etiology & Risk Factors
- EBV infection
- Immunosuppression
Clinical Symptoms
- Painless cervical/supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
- B symptoms (Fever, Night sweats, Weight loss)
- Pruritus
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Excisional lymph node biopsy (Reed-Sternberg cells)
- PET/CT for staging
Management
- ABVD Chemotherapy regimen
- Radiation therapy
Complications
- Secondary malignancies (Breast/Lung cancer)
- Radiation-induced heart disease