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Histology

• The WHO classification system separates Hodgkin lymphoma into two broad categories:

– ‘‘ Classical, ’’ comprising lymphocyte depleted , nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity, and classical lymphocyte rich

– ‘‘ Lymphocyte predominant ’’ Hodgkin lymphoma ( previously known as paragranuloma,)

• 90% of Hodgkin Lymphoma are of the

‘‘ Classical ’’ type