Which of the following is true regarding classic Hodgkin lymphoma?

a. It is seen in young adults and includes enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
b. It is seen in young children and includes with splenomegaly.
c. It is seen in young adults and is rapidly fatal in most cases.
d. It is seen in older adults and spreads through the body before any symptoms develop.

ANS: A
Hodgkin lymphoma occurs preferentially in young adults. Patients often have mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy give overall survival and cure rates approaching 80% to 90%, depending on the stage of the disease, patient age, and symptoms.