Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Difference between revisions
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==Background == | ==Background== | ||
*May originate in lymphatic system or any organ in the body | *May originate in lymphatic system or any organ in the body | ||
*Occurs in children >5yr old | *Occurs in children >5yr old | ||
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**Immunosuppression (HIV, Crohn, chemo recipients) | **Immunosuppression (HIV, Crohn, chemo recipients) | ||
==Clinical Features == | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] | *[[Lymphadenopathy]] | ||
*Hepatosplenomegaly | *Hepatosplenomegaly | ||
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{{Leuk/lymph DDX}} | {{Leuk/lymph DDX}} | ||
==Diagnosis == | ==Diagnosis== | ||
*CBC | *CBC | ||
*Chemistry | *Chemistry | ||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
==Complications == | ==Complications== | ||
*Superior vena cava syndrome | *Superior vena cava syndrome | ||
*Pleural/pericardial effusions | *Pleural/pericardial effusions | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 7 July 2016
Background
- May originate in lymphatic system or any organ in the body
- Occurs in children >5yr old
- Risk factors
- Immunosuppression (HIV, Crohn, chemo recipients)
Clinical Features
- Lymphadenopathy
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- "B" symptoms
- GI
- Bleeding, intussusception, N/V
Differential Diagnosis
Cervical Lymphadenopathy
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Mononucleosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Branchial cleft lesions
- Cat scratch disease
- Mycobacterial adenitis
Acute Leukemia/Lymphoma
Diagnosis
- CBC
- Chemistry
- Uric acid
- LFT
- CXR
Management
Complications
- Superior vena cava syndrome
- Pleural/pericardial effusions
- Spinal cord compression