Histology

                     Hodgkin's lymphoma

Hodgkin's lymphoma: is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune 

system.In Hodgkin's lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may 

spread beyond the lymphatic system. 

As Hodgkin's lymphoma progresses, it compromises your body's ability to fight infection.Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of two common types of cancers of the lymphatic system. The other type, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is far more common.

It's not clear what causes Hodgkin's lymphoma.most Hodgkin's lymphoma occurs when an infection-fighting cell called a B cell develops a mutation in its DNA. The mutation tells the cells to divide rapidly and to continue living when a healthy cell would die. The mutation causes a large number of oversized, abnormal B cells to accumulate in the lymphatic system, where they crowd out healthy cells and cause the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Hodgkin's lymphoma signs and symptoms may include:

• Painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin
• Persistent fatigue
• Fever and chills
• Night sweats
• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Itching