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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage IV
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| Title: | Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage IV |
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| Description: | Stage IV adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma; drawing shows cancer in the liver, the left lung, and in one lymph node group below the diaphragm. The brain and pleura are also shown. One inset shows a close-up of cancer spreading through lymph nodes and lymph vessels to other parts of the body. Lymphoma cells containing cancer are shown inside one lymph node. Another inset shows cancer cells in the bone marrow. Cancer is found throughout one or more organs that are not part of a lymphatic area (lymph nodes, tonsls, thymus, or spleen) (a); or in one organ that is not part of a lymphatic area and has spread to lymph nodes far away from that organ (b); or cerebrospinal fluid (not shown), the liver, bone marrow, or lungs. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Lymphatic System Cancer Types -- Lymphoma Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Staging |
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| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR629626 |
| Date Created: | May 1, 2009 |
| Date Added: | 3/8/2010 |
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Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese.winslow@mindspring.com |
