====== Hodgkin lymphoma ======

>Hodgkin lymphoma is caused by a change in the DNA of a B-cell lymphocyte. This mutation causes a large number of abnormal and oversized B cells to accumulate in the lymphatic system, and, over time, spread to other organs.__ It is not clear what causes DNA mutation.__
>\\ Source : [[https://dermnetnz.org/topics/hodgkin-lymphoma/| Derma NZ]]

Although the trigger causes are generally unknown. various factors have been identified which lead to increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). They include :

  * age
  * being male
  * family history of HL 
  * previous infection with the Epstein Barr virus.

More Information about HL [[https://www.cancer.gov/types/lymphoma/patient/adult-hodgkin-treatment-pdq|US NIH National Cancer Institute]]