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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 08:36, 6 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

Acute Leukemia/Lymphoma

Diagnosis

  • CBC
  • Chemistry
  • Uric acid
  • LFT
  • CXR

Management

Complications

  • Superior vena cava syndrome
  • Pleural/pericardial effusions
  • Spinal cord compression

See Also

References