Q. Is lymphoma hard to diagnose?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
Yes, diagnosing lymphoma can be quite difficult as it has many possible causes and can present itself in different ways. Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, and often involve the enlargement of certain types of white blood cells called “lymphocytes”. This condition is typically diagnosed by a physical exam to observe for swollen lymph nodes or other signs of infection, followed by further tests such as a blood test (serum immunoglobulin levels) or a tissue biopsy from affected areas.
In most cases, an accurate diagnosis cannot be made until after some laboratory testing. A core biopsy yields more definitive results than a fine needle aspiration do but there are still limitations associated with obtaining a reliable diagnosis since all relevant tissue may not have been sampled when only one procedure was used to sample the initial site. Furthermore, various imaging studies may also help to determine if enlarged structures detected within the body are due to malignancy or another cause altogether (such as inflammation).
It is important that physicians remain vigilant in trying to accurately diagnose lymphoma because early detection and treatment offer better outcomes for patients in comparison with later diagnoses. Consequently, medical experts suggest that more comprehensive diagnostic tools should be applied for individuals showing symptoms consistent with this type of cancer – including complete medical history, physical exams, laboratory tests such as complete blood count (CBC), chest x-ray (CXR), computed tomography scan (CT Scan) and magnetic resonance imaging scans (MRI). Additionally molecular techniques including gene expression profiling/genetic sequencing could prove beneficial in determining which specific subtype of lymphoma someone may have so they receive appropriate treatments quickly and effectively over time.
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