Final answer:
Hodgkin disease, also known as Hodgkin lymphoma, is the correct answer for a malignant tumor of lymph nodes. It involves the malignant growth of T and/or B lymphocytes. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and weight loss, with a good prognosis if treated early.
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Malignant Tumor of Lymph Nodes
The answer to the student's question about a malignant tumor of lymph nodes is c) Hodgkin disease. Hodgkin disease, also known as Hodgkin lymphoma, is a form of cancer where masses of malignant T and/or B lymphocytes collect in lymph nodes as well as in other tissues like the spleen and the liver. Lymphoma is a general term for cancers of the lymphatic system, but Hodgkin disease is a specific type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
Common symptoms of Hodgkin disease include swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Diagnosis of lymphoma typically involves a biopsy of the swollen lymph node. Hodgkin disease can be fatal if not treated, but the prognosis is generally good with proper treatment; approximately 70% of patients can be cured with early detection and appropriate therapy.