Lymphomas

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Lymphomas

Lymphomas are disorders caused by malignant proliferations of lymphocytes. These accumulate in the lymph nodes causing lymphadenopathy. Lymphomas are histologically divided into Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Signs and Symptoms of Lymphomas

Painless and non-tender asymmetrical firm discrete and rubbery enlarged superficial lymph nodes, Fever, Pruritus, Weight loss, Night sweats, Weakness, Fatigue, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly

Common Causes of Lymphomas

Genetic mutation

Risk Factors of Lymphomas

Age, Gender, Family history of lymphoma, Previous Epstein-Barr infection, Exposure to certain chemicals and drugs, Radiation exposure, Autoimmune disease

Investigation Techniques for Lymphomas

Full blood count, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), Blood urea and serum electrolytes, Serum LDH, B2-microglobulin, Serum uric acid, Liver function test (LFT), Chest X-ray, CT scan, PET scan, Bone marrow aspirate, Lymph node biopsy

Treatment and Prevention of Lymphomas

Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Bone marrow transplant

Available Lymphomas Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.