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Types, Symptoms, and Therapeutic Options of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
A non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a complex group of diseases that includes malignant tumors of the lymphatic system. There are significant differences among its various types, which can be observed in terms of age, response to treatment, disease aggressiveness, and progression. These factors fundamentally influence the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, making it important for both patients and doctors to be aware of the diversity of lymphomas. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma develops from immune cells associated with the lymphatic system, and the location of tumor cell proliferation can vary. The most common types of NHL can be identified based on location, cell type, and genetic mutations. Understanding the disease accurately is…
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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
The Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve a variety of symptoms and abnormalities, and these manifestations vary from individual to individual. The disease can be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means that familial clustering may occur, and such phenomena are observed in about one-quarter of the cases of the syndrome. Children born with the syndrome often come into the world with greater birth weight and height, and their growth rate is also accelerated, especially in the early years. Asymmetry of the body, resulting from greater growth on one side of the body, is also a common presentation. Additionally, organs may differ from normal size,…
