Definition:
Lymphosarcoma is a type of lymphoma that is also commonly known as Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
(Neighbors,M. and Tannehill-Jones,R. 2000 Human Diseases, pp.115-115). It is a malignant lympohoma in which neoplastic cells diffusely infiltrate the entire lymph node without any pattern.
Diagnosis:
Lymphoma is diagnosed through interview and laboratory tests and examinations like those done through blood tests, biopsy, imaging studies like x-rays, CT scan, MRI scan, lymphangiogram and Gallium scan. Bone Marrow examination is also used to detect lymphoma.
Treatment:
Treatment includes chemoratherapy.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms often include swollen lymph nodes specifically from the armpit, groin and neck.
Causes:
It is not exactly known the direct cause of lymphosarcoma but those with weak immune system such as those affected with HIV, have higher incidence of lymphosarcoma.
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