The disease occurs when (a type of white blood cell) grow out of control. This leads to swollen lymph nodes and growths throughout the body. It was named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who first identified the condition in 1832.
: It is most frequently diagnosed in teenagers and young adults (ages 13–24) and adults over 70. hodgkins disease
: Pathologists distinguish it from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by the presence of a specific abnormal cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell . Common Symptoms to Watch For The disease occurs when (a type of white
