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What is the difference between Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)?

I am a 26 year old male. I want to know what is the difference between Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)?

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There are many HL is usually confined to a pattern of lymph nodes you need to google the question as there are differences in outcomes treatment etc.
Different type.
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Hodgkin lymphoma is more of a localized disease whereas non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more a systemic disease, that is, it is more likely to spread throughout the body.