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Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
On chest x-ray, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma may be characterized by enlarged lymph nodes, pulmonary infiltrates, nodules, effusion, and cardiomegaly due to congestive heart failure.
X Ray
X Ray
- Chest x-ray may be used to evaluate the following:[1]
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Pulmonary infiltrates (this is especially important in patients who are immunocompromised while receiving chemotherapy)
- Nodules
- Effusion
- Cardiomegaly (due to congestive heart failure)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]