Malignant lymphomas are the third most common malignancy among children and adolescents. Among children less than 15 years of age, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is more frequent; however, in patients up to 18 years of age, Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is predominant.…
Malignant lymphomas are the third most common malignancy among children and adolescents. Among children less than 15 years of age, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is more frequent; however, in patients up to 18 years of age, Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is predominant.…
Key Points Epidemiology and Biological Characteristics Relative to adult Hodgkin lymphoma, pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma has (1) Distinct features in relation to geographic distribution, gender, association with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and histological subtype; (2) Relatively higher incidence in developing countries and…