Hodgkin's disease is a chronic progressive neoplastic disorder of lymphoid tissue characterized by the painless enlargement of lymph nodes with progression to extralymphatic sites, such as the spleen and liver. Weight loss is most likely to be noted. Fatigue and weakness may occur but are not related significantly to the disease d .
Abstract. Hodgkin's disease (HD) is characterized by the presence of the typical, clonal malignant Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg (H-RS) cells in a hyperplastic background of normal reactive lymphocytes, plasma cells, histiocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils and stromal cells. The neoplastic nature of HD is based on aggressive clinical progression ...
“Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg (RS) cells, which are transformed post-germinal center B cells destined for apoptosis since they have not undergone successful immunoglobulin gene rearrangement.
Epstein-Barr Virus/Mononucleosis – Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is the primary agent responsible for the condition, Mononucleosis. People who had this disease is correlated with an increased risk for Hodgkin’s Disease. Age – The condition can be diagnosed at any age.
Family history – Having younger siblings and/or identical twin with the disease is a risk factor. Weakened immune system – Patients with HIV infection, have autoimmune disease, or those on immunosuppressive drugs are considered at risk for developing Hodgkin’s Disease.
Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to decrease food intake secondary to ongoing chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma as evidenced by weight loss, nausea & vomiting, poor muscle tone and lack of appetite
Another function of this system is on the production and transport of white blood cells (called lymphocytes) throughout the body. It acts as the “highway” for these infection-fighting cells to reach injury sites as part of the self-repair mechanism of the body. Given the role of the lymphatic system, the cells in Hodgkin’s lymphoma will invade ...
According to the World Health Organization, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is potentially treatable. Listed below are the treatment options for the disease: Radiation Therapy. This involves using highly focused beams of radiation to target cancer in specific areas of the body.
Complications of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Weakened immune system. Because of the origin of the condition, the body is unable to produce enough normal leukocytes to fight for opportunistic infections that may likewise cause severe illness. Infertility. Chemotherapy and radiation are the usual treatment options.
Desired Outcome: The patient will maintain effective breathing pattern as evidenced by respiratory rates between 12 to 20 breaths per minutes, oxygen saturation within the target range, and verbalize ease of breathing.
Age – The condition can be diagnosed at any age. However, it is more common in early adulthood (early 20’s) and late adulthood (age 55 and above). Gender – occurs more often in males than in females. Family history – Having younger siblings and/or identical twin with the disease is a risk factor.