Hodgkin's Disease

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Anatomy



The lymphatic system, which is the target of lymphoma, includes the lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, ducts, and other organs that make up the immune and blood-forming (hematopoietic) elements of the body.



The lymph nodes are oval, pea-sized organs. They are found beneath the skin throughout the body, along the route of large blood vessels. Lymph nodes are grouped in areas such as the neck, underarms, groin, abdomen (trunk), and pelvis (hips) and are linked by narrow tubes ...Read the full article