Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Understanding the disease.
An overview providing current knowledge about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is presented. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and the classification system of NHL are outlined. In addition, the staging of NHL, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and recommendations related to follow-up care and managing recurrent disease are presented.
University of Texas School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis