Lymphoma

Although different types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are classified according to their biological condition, symptoms and treatments are very similar. The major types are: The major types are:

* Lymphoma linfo: formerly known as linfosarcoma

* Mixed cellularity type Lymphoma Lymphoma type mixed cellularity
* Histiocytic lymphoma: also known as reticulosarcoma

DESCRIPTION
Lymphoma is a general term that is used to describe any type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, particularly in the lymph nodes. The most common lymphoma Hodgkin’s disease. All other types of lymphoma are called non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. The latter did not occur so often

CAUSES
As with most cancers, is not known the cause of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. However, there are studies that suggest that the cause is viral. For instance, some researchers believe that patients with AIDS develop a type of lymphoma associated with the HIV virus. Burkitt’s tumor, which develops mostly among children in Africa

Is related to the Epstein-Barr virus and possibly malaria. Although lymphomas can occur at any age, the disease is usually more common after the age of 50. They are more common in men than in women and is also more common in urban areas than in rural areas

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The main symptoms are:

* Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, groin or armpit

* Small bumps on the skin
* Salpullido
* Abdominal distension
* Fever
* Weakness
* Loss of appetite
* Bone Pain
* Sweating at night

CALLING THE DOCTOR
Any swelling of the lymph nodes and other symptoms should be investigated immediately. The inflammation of the lymph nodes occur in many diseases, including infections and other disorders

Minors. However, you should consult a physician if the inflammation of the lymph nodes persists more than a week, especially if there are no traces of infection.

TREATMENT
It usually based on two things:

* Radiotherapy
* Palliative Surgery

CARE
It can be prevented by which the cause is unknown.