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LYMPATIC LYMPHOMA (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (• B-cell lymphocytic leukaemia, • …
LYMPATIC LYMPHOMA
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• B-cell lymphocytic leukaemia
• Develops from a type of
• White blood cell called
• Lymphocyte
• Which helps body fight infection
• These abnormal lymphocytes multiply
• Forming tumours
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
• Enlarged painless lymph nodes
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Weight loss
• Frequent infections
• Pain in the upper abdomen
NURSING CARE PLAN
• Encourage accept expressions of concern, anger and fear.
• Monitor normal vital signs
• Place patient in comfortable position periodically
• Provide a calm environment to promote rest
• Provide oxygen therapy if needed
• Prepare for emergency radiation therapy when indicated
• Administer medication as prescribed
RISK FACTORS
• Age (the old)
• Race (most likely whites)
• Family history of blood and bone marrow cancer
• Exposure to chemicals
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
• Blood tests
Cell count in a sample
Type of lymphocyte
Analyse lymphocyte genetic abnormalities
• Tests for leukaemia cells
• Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
• Imaging tests e.g. CT scan and PET
TREATMENT
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted drug therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Bone marrow transplant
COLLABORATIVE CARE
• Advice for cancer screening regularly
• Vaccinations to prevent infections
• Advice about follow ups
• Monitoring other health problems to prevent complications
COMPLICATIONS
• Frequent infections
• A switch to more aggressive form of cancer
• Increased risk of other cancer
• Immune system problems
PHARMACOLOGY
• Chemotherapy
• Blood transfusion
• Drugs
Venetoclax
Prednisone
Rituximab
Bendamustine
CAUSES
• Gene mutation
• Exact cause unknown
DEFINITION
• Cancer of the blood and bone marrow