Hodgkin's disease,chest X-ray. Large growth (white) of Hodgkin's lymphoma in the mediastinum,or interpleural space,between the lungs (black,left and right). Hodgkin's disease is a malignant (cancerous) growth of cells in the lymph system. Symptoms of Hodgkin's disease are swollen lymph nodes in the upper body,lack of energy,weight loss,fever and night sweats. Chest X-rays are used to view the lymph nodes and to investigate whether other organs are affected. Treatment is usually a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. If the disease is detected at an early stage it can often be completely cured | |
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