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Hodgkin's disease [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Lymphatic System
DEF

A distinct malignant disorder of the lymphatic system that primarily affects the lymph nodes.

OBS

Hodgkin's disease is a cancer of the lymphatic system [which] is known as a lymphoma. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Système lymphatique
DEF

Affection maligne caractérisée par une prolifération de type tumoral des histocytes et des cellules réticulaires de divers organes, atteignant surtout les ganglions lymphatiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Sistema linfático
DEF

Cáncer poco frecuente que se desarrolla en el sistema linfático y que se caracteriza por la dilatación indolora de los tejidos linfáticos y del bazo y la presencia de células de Reed Sternberg.

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