Lymphoma
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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