What tests should be done for lymphoma?

What tests should be done for lymphoma? I believe many people have this question. We can make a clear diagnosis through cell diagnosis and detailed whole-body examination. Let's follow the experts to learn about the examination methods of lymphoma .

1. Ask about the patient's medical history in detail, including the first symptom, the time of onset of lymph node enlargement and the subsequent enlargement rate, and whether there are systemic symptoms, such as fever, night sweats, itchy skin, weight loss, etc. For non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, ask about the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms, etc. This is one of the examination methods for lymphoma.

2. Cytodiagnosis and tissue biopsy are also methods of examining lymphoma. The exact diagnosis of malignant lymphoma is obtained by the pathologist using a microscope to observe the tissue specimens taken from the lesion. For this reason, when the lymphoma is located in the skin, the skin is cut open to remove the local lymph nodes; when the lymphoma is located in the gastrointestinal tract, a fiber endoscope is used to observe the relevant conditions of the tumor and to perform a biopsy of part of the tumor tissue to confirm the diagnosis.

3. Full body examination. Once the pathological diagnosis of malignant lymphoma is confirmed, a full body examination is required to understand the spread of the lesion. The lymph nodes on the surface of the body can be measured by palpation, and the retroperitoneal lymph nodes can be confirmed by CT and abdominal ultrasound diagnosis. CT and B-ultrasound examinations can also clarify abnormalities in abdominal organs such as the liver and spleen. Radioisotope Y-ray scanning can detect potential enlarged lymph nodes in the body. Lymphoma cells can circulate throughout the body with the blood flow, so bone marrow puncture is necessary to determine whether there is bone marrow metastasis. In addition, for cases of infiltration of the Waldeyer ring, the otolaryngology department should be examined and diagnosed, and a gastric X-ray examination should be performed. When enlarged lymph nodes are found in the digestive tract, the entire digestive tract should be examined from the stomach to the large intestine, or an X-ray examination or a fiber endoscopy should be performed. When lesions are found in organs such as the lungs, liver, eyes, brain, and testicles, relevant examinations should be performed while consulting with specialists of the relevant organs.

4. Laboratory tests are also a way to check for lymphoma. In daily life, go for regular physical examinations and always pay attention to whether your body has signs of brain cancer. If there are some reactions, you need to find out what causes the discomfort. To confirm whether it is brain cancer, you need to go to the hospital for specific tests, check your blood test indicators, CEA, CA125, and do MRI and other tests to confirm the diagnosis.

The above is an introduction to the examination methods of lymphoma. I hope the above content can be helpful to you. If you have any questions about lymphoma, you can contact our online experts and they will give you detailed answers.

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