What are the clinical manifestations of non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
1. Basically the same as those in Hodgkin disease.
2. Depends on the anatomical site and extent of involvement.
3. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
4. Behavior changes, jaundice, dry mouth.
2. Depends on the anatomical site and extent of involvement.
rationale for each:
1. The clinical manifestations are different from those of Hodgkin disease, because the enlarged lymph nodes usually occur in the cervical area.
2. The clinical manifestations include symptoms of involvement. Rarely is a single sign or symptom diagnostic. Metastasis to the bone marrow or central nervous system may produce manifestations of leukemia.
3. The manifestations are not just limited to the abdomen, and NHL is not usually seen in young children.
4. Behavior changes, jaundice or dry mouth are not presenting signs of NHL.
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