Classic Hodgkin lymphoma

Definition

Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) is a B-cell lymphoma characterized histologically by the presence of large mononuclear Hodgkin cells and multinucleated Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells.

Also known as classic Hodgkin disease, classical Hodgkin lymphoma, classical Hodgkin's lymphoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C7164 per MONDO
• OMIM 236000 per MONDO
• Orphanet 391 per MONDO
• UMLS C0019829 per MONDO

Affected Organs