Non Hodgkin lymphoma vs Hodgkin lymphoma
Non Hodgkin lymphoma is more common than Hodgkin lymphoma.
Both are named after the scientist who discovered them.
Non Hodgkin lymphoma is most common in people over the age of 60. Whilst Hodgkin lymphoma is most common in young adults.
The type of cell involved and what it looks like under a microscope defines the type. Hodgkin lymphoma has Reed-Sternberg cells that look like an ‘owl eye’ and usually originate from B lymphocytes. Non Hodgkin lymphoma usually originates from B or T lymphocytes, and natural killer (NK) cells.
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Lymphoma symptoms
Symptoms of lymphoma may include:
- swollen lymph nodes
- tiredness for no reason
- fevers without an infection
- night sweats
- itchy skin
- unexplained weight loss.
Causes of lymphoma
In most cases, we don’t know what causes lymphoma. Some risk factors include:
- being a certain age
- being male
- a family history of lymphoma
- a weak immune system
- viruses like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
References
- Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
- Hodgkin lymphoma | Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | Cancer Council
- Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease) – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
- Hodgkin Lymphoma – Hematology and Oncology – MSD Manual Professional Edition
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
- Non Hodgkin lymphoma sub-types
- T Cells: Types and Function
- Types of lymphoma | Cancer Australia
- What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?| Types of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | American Cancer Society
