Pattern of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas

Lymphomas are localized tumours caused by neoplastic proliferation of lymphatic cells. Analysis of pattern of lymphomas reveals resources required for the management of this complex and heterogeneous group of diseases. Conventional histology can usually confirm or exclude malignant lymphomas, but classification of disease subtypes is a diagnostic minefield especially after adoption of REAL classification, Rappaport classification used in this study is the simplest classification available on the subject and knowing most common subtypes and performing genotype/phenotype correlation can aid or change diagnosis in difficult cases