A patient has a cluster of matted together dense lymph nodes on his neck. Histological examination of a removed lymph node revealed proliferation of reticular cells, presense of Reed-Sternberg cells. What disease is meant?

Answer options

1. Myelocytic leukosis
2. Lymphogranulomatosis
3. Myeloblastic leukosis
4. Lymphoblastic leukosis
5. Lymphocytic leukosis

Explanation

Hodgkin's disease or lymphogranulomatosis is a disorder involving primarily the lymphoid tissue. It is characterized by the presence of distinctive neoplastic giant cells called Reed-Sternberg's cells admixed with a variable inflammatory infiltrate.