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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
On ultrasound, non-Hodgkin lymphoma findings may include hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
On ultrasound, non-Hodgkin lymphoma findings include:[1]
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Ultrasound is also used to check the testicles in men with lymphoma involving the testicle
- It also helps to collect cells or tissue during a biopsy, such as a fine needle aspiration or core needle biopsy
References
References
- ↑ Thacker N, Bakhshi S, Chinnaswamy G, Vora T, Prasad M, Bansal D; et al. (2017). “Management of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: ICMR Consensus Document”. Indian J Pediatr. 84 (5): 382–392. doi:10.1007/s12098-017-2318-0. PMID 28378140.
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