Hodgkin's lymphoma CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

CT

Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. CT scan is used to:^[1]

Observe for enlarged lymph nodes in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis
Observe if internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver, or spleen, have been affected by the Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Monitor the person’s response to therapy after treatment
Monitor the person as part of follow-up care

CT image of a 46-year-old patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, image at neck height. On the left side of the patient’s neck enlarged lymph nodes are visible (marked in red).
Hodgkin lymphoma-Gross mesenteric mass lesions consistent with lymphadenopathy. Spleen is also enlarged.^[2]
Hodgkin lymphoma-Gross mesenteric mass lesions consistent with lymphadenopathy. Spleen is also enlarged.^[2]
Hodgkin lymphoma-Gross mesenteric mass lesions consistent with lymphadenopathy. Spleen is also enlarged.^[2]

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Overview