Childhood lymphoma

Lymphoma accounts for some 10% of childhood malignancy. Hodgkins disease is slightly less common than Non Hodgkins lymphoma, of which lymphoblastic, Burkitts and large cell anaplastic are the common subtypes. Accurate subtyping and staging are critical to ensure correct therapy is initiated. With current therapeutic strategies, almost all cases of Hodgkins and in excess of 70% of Non Hodgkins lymphomas can be cured.