A brief discussion on the causes of lymphoma

The cause of lymphoma is still unclear, just like other tumor diseases. However, according to research, Epstein-Barr virus and human T-cell lymphoma/hemoglobin virus are related to the cause of lymphoma. We will introduce them in detail below.

1. Physical causes (radiation). The incidence of lymphoma is not only related to the dose of absorbed radiation, but also to the age at the time of exposure. The incidence of lymphoma is higher in people under 25 years old exposed to radiation than in other groups. The impact of medical radiation on the incidence of human tumors has received increasing attention, especially high-dose radiation has a promoting effect on the occurrence of human lymphoma.

2. Chemical etiology. Among the types of chemical carcinogens, alkylating agents, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, and aromatic amine compounds are related to the causes of lymphoma. It is not uncommon for chemical drugs to cause malignant lymphoma. For example, there have been reports of cyclophosphamide, methylbenzylhydrazine, and L-phenylalanine nitrogen mustard causing malignant lymphoma. In agricultural production, with the application of pesticides and fertilizers, the incidence and mortality of malignant lymphoma in the rural population are constantly increasing.

3. Immune factors. Malignant lymphoma is a malignant tumor of the immune system. Immunodeficiency is one of the important causes of malignant lymphoma. Under normal circumstances, the human immune system has an immune surveillance function and can clear mutated or cancerous cells in the body. Immunodeficiency patients are prone to opportunistic infections, especially viral infections.

4. Genetic factors. There are many reports on the relationship between genetic factors and the causes of lymphoma. Sometimes, obvious family clustering can be seen, such as brothers and sisters may suffer from malignant lymphoma successively or simultaneously.

5. Viral etiology. Viruses are an important direction in the study of tumor etiology. According to current research, the viruses that are closely related to malignant lymphomas include Epstein-Barr virus, human T-lymphotropic virus, and human B-lymphotropic virus.

The above phenomenon indicates the cause of lymphoma and reminds everyone to pay attention to their physical condition. If you find any symptoms of the disease, seek medical attention immediately.

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