Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Alternate Names : Hodgkin's Disease
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Following are some of the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma:
abdominal pain
bone pain
chills
enlarged liver or spleen
enlarged lymph nodes
fatigue
night sweats
unexplained fever
weight loss
Other symptoms can be related to the size and location of the Hodgkin's masses, for example:
chest pain
shortness of breath
unusual skin rashes
Hodgkin's lymphoma may cause pericarditis, or inflammation of the heart lining. It may also cause obstructions in large blood vessels, especially those in the chest. The bone marrow is usually not involved. If it is, it can cause anemia and other low blood cell counts. Viral infections, including herpes zoster, can occur.
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