lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's: Symptoms
Symptoms
The first symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is often a painless swelling of a lymph node in the neck, the groin, or under the arm. Other symptoms include fever, night sweats, itching, and unexplained weight loss. Diagnosis is made by laboratory study of tissue obtained by taking a biopsy of the suspicious lymph node or nodes.
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- Introduction
- Treatment
- Symptoms
- Bibliography
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