Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

• Enlarged lymph nodes (such as an armpit lump), isolated or widespread
• Fever
• Excessive sweating, with night sweats
• Unintentional weight loss

Tests that may indicate non-Hodgkin's lymphoma include:

• A peripheral blood smear showing abnormal white blood cells
• A CBC with differential
• A lymph node biopsy
• A bone marrow biopsy

A staging evaluation (tumor staging) to determine the extent of the disease includes:

• A physical examination
• CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis
• A lymphangiogram
• An exploratory laparotomy or liver biopsy
• Blood chemistry tests
• MRI or other x-ray study may also be performed
• A PET scan, (positron emission test)

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

• A gallium (Ga.) scan
• An immunoelectrophoresis - serum test
• A quantitative immunoglobulins (nephelometry) test
• A mononucleosis spot test

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