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*[[Hodgkin's lymphoma]]
*[[Hodgkin's lymphoma]]
 
*[[Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]]
== [[Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]] ==
 
=== Background ===
 
*May originate in lymphatic system or any organ in the body
*Occurs in children >5yr old
*Risk factors
**Immunosuppression (HIV, Crohn, chemo recipients)
 
=== Diagnosis ===
 
*Lymphadenopathy
*Hepatosplenomegaly
*"B" symptoms
*GI
**Bleeding, intussusception, N/V
 
=== Work-Up ===
 
*CBC
*Chemistry
*Uric acid
*LFT
*CXR
 
=== Complications ===
 
*Superior vena cava syndrome
*Pleural/pericardial effusions
*Spinal cord compression
 
== Source ==
 
Tintinalli


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

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