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Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma is usually remarkable for painless swellings, particularly [[swollen face]. Other physical findings include fever, lymphadenopaty.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma is usually normal.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma usually appear normal.
Vitals
- Fever is often present
Skin
HEENT
- Cervical lymphadenopathy
- Facial edema
Thorax
- Thoracic masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy
- Localized anterosuperior mediastinal mass
Abdomen
- Abdominal masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy
Extremities
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory tests for primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma include:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Blood chemistry studies
- Liver function tests
- Serum LDH levels
- Beta 2 microglobulin levels
- Cytogenetic analysis
- Flow cytometry
- Immunohistochemistry
- Immunophenotyping
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Badria Munir M.B.B.S.[2]