Comparison of Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Feature | Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma |
|---|---|---|
Nodal involvement | Typically localized to a specific group of nodes | Usually disseminated among > 1 nodal group |
Spread | Tends to spread in an orderly, contiguous fashion | Spreads noncontiguously |
Effect on Waldeyer ring and mesenteric lymph nodes | Usually does not affect | Commonly affects mesenteric nodes May affect Waldeyer ring |
Extranodal involvement | Infrequent | Frequent |
Stage at diagnosis | Often early | Usually advanced |
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