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  • Swollen lymph nodes above collar bone

  • Swollen armpit

  • Swollen lymph nodes continue to grow larger

  • It moves when I touch the lump

  • Lymph nodes in the groin are swollen

  • My neck is swollen

  • Swollen lymph nodes

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Learn more about Malignant lymphoma

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is malignant lymphoma?

A malignant lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the body's lymphatic system cells and can spread to other body parts. There are different types classified by the cell type the cancer comes from. Risk factors include age, family history, and a weakened immune system.

Symptoms of malignant lymphoma

  • Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears

  • Swollen lymph nodes over multiple parts of the body

  • Swelling or water retention on one side of the body

  • Neck swelling

  • Fever

  • Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C

  • Blood in stool

  • Swelling below the ear/s

Questions your doctor may ask to check for malignant lymphoma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose malignant lymphoma

  • Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?

  • Do you have multiple lymph nodes on your neck or under your armpit?

  • Do you have swelling on one side of your body?

  • Do you have swelling on the front of your neck?

  • Do you have a fever?

Treatment for malignant lymphoma

Treatment depends on the lymphoma type, severity, and the patient's overall condition. Treatment may include a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and medication to ease symptoms.

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References

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  • Aisenberg AC. Malignant lymphoma. 2. N Engl J Med. 1973 May 3;288(18):935-41. doi: 10.1056/NEJM197305032881804. PMID: 4571349.

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Reviewed By:

Yoshinori Abe

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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