.Is the same as Hodgkin Disease. The difference is that hodgkin disease is localized to cervical and supraclavicular nodes 80-90% of the time,whereas NHL is localized only 10-20% of the time.
**PLATELET DISORDERS
Immune(Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura ITP
-Is defined as isolated low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with normal bone marrow and the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia
-Causes :
.lymphoma
.CLL
.HIV
.connective tissue disease
.autoimmune condition
-Symptoms & Signs :
.bruises (purpura)
.petechiae (tiny bruises), especially on the extremities
.bleeding from the nostrils and/or gums
.menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)
-Treatment :
.corticosteroids
.intravenous immunoglobulin
.anti-D immunoglobulin
. immunosuppressive drugs
Von Willebrand Disease vWD
-An increased predisposition to platelet type bleeding from decreased amount of von willebrand factor
-Is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality described in humans, although it can also be acquired as a result of other medical conditions
-Types of hereditary vWD :
.vWD Type I (M.C type- Asymptomatic)
.vWD Type II
.vWD Type III
-Symptoms :
.bleeding tendency(bruising,nosebleeds and bleeding gums)
.women may experience heavy menstrual periods and blood loss during childbirth.
.severe internal or joint bleeding is uncommon (except for in vWD type III)
-Diagnosed by bleeding time (normal bleeding time 3-8min)
**CAGULOPATHY
Hemophilia A and B
-Hemophilia A (factor 8 deficiency)
-Hemophilia B (factor 9 deficiency)(christmas disease)
-Both hemophilia (A & B) are X-linked recessive diorders resulting in males
-Symptoms :
.prolonged bleeding after circumcision (during surgical procedures or with trauma)