Hodgkin's disease in Jamaica: presenting clinical features

ABSTRACT

The presenting clinical features, including the results of laboratory investigations, in 34 patients with Hodgkin's disease seen at the University Hospital of the West Indies between January, 1970 and July, 1979 are described and compared with those of other investigators. There was a single peak age at occurrence, in young adults. Males predominated and there was a long delay between onset of symptoms and presentation or diagnosis. Most patients had advanced disease (Stage IIIB or IV). Lymphadenopathy and pain were the most common modes of presentation. Hypoalbuminaemia, raised serum alkaline phosphatase levels and lymphopenia usually indicated advanced disease (AU)