A patient presents with generalized lymphadenopathy, anorexia, an extra-nodal mass, and Waldeyer ring involvement. What type of lymphoma is this?

Explanation

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
• Localized lymph node involvement.
• Spreads continguously (from node to node).
• Mesenteric nodes & Waldeyer ring rarely involved.
• Extra-nodal presentation rare.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
• Multiple lymph node involvement.
• Spreads non-continguously.
• Mesenteric nodes & Waldeyer ring often involved.
• Extra-nodal presentation common.

• Mixed-cellularity and nodular sclerosing are types of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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