Which of the following statements on lymphoma is not True?: (A) A single classification system of Hodgkin's disease is almost universally accepted, (B) HD tends to remain localized to a single group of lymph nodes and spreads by contiguity, (C) Several types of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may have a leukemic phase, (D) In general follicular NHL has worse prognosis compared to diffuse NHL
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., In general follicular NHL has worse prognosis compared to diffuse NHL o Multiple classification system exist for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.o The prognosis of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma varies markedly with various histological types of Non Hodgkin's lymphoma, In general lymphomas with a follicular histological pattern are of lower grade {longer survival than those ofdiffuse pattern).Clinical difference between Hodgkins and Non Hodgkins LymphomaHodgkins lymphomaHon Hodgkins lymphomao More often localized to a single axial group of cervical mediastinal, para-aortic nodes.o Orderly spread by contiguityo More frequent involvement of multiple peripheral nodeso Waldeyer ring and mesenteric nodes commonly involvedo Mesenteric nodes and Waldeyerring rarely involvedo Extra-nodal involvement uncommono Extranodal involvement common