Abstract
Article: Extranodal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Rare Presentation Involving the Pancreas
Authors: Savannah Cerwin, BS, RDMS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Extranodal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Rare Presentation Involving the Pancreas,” you will be able to
Identify the various types and subtypes of lymphoma
Discuss the prevalence of pancreatic lymphoma
Describe the common presenting symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
What is the most common type of lymphoma? Hodgkin B-cell NHL T-cell Hodgkin T-cell NHL B-cell
From which type of pancreatic cells do most malignancies arise? Acinar Stromal Ductal Epithelial
Approximately what percentage of patients with NHL present with primary pancreatic involvement? 2% 25% 40% 85%
What are the key presenting symptoms of B-cell NHL? Decreased red blood cells and hemoglobin Fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss Painless swelling of one or more lymph nodes Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia