Paining Node on the arm

2018-03-07 07:07:10
Hello doctor, i have a 2inch node on my arm for last one month. Here is the biopsy report of that node. Plz suggest me what is the exact issue and what treatments i have to start.
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This reports suggests hodgkins lymphoma. It is a kind of blood and lymph node related cancer which is curable with chemotherapy. But few more tests are needed.  First IHC on this tissue sample to confirm diagnosis. full body PET scan to stage the cancer and few more to start chemotherapy.

Answered2018-03-15 10:38:00

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Report suggests lymphoma( furhter IHC required)... proper staging required before starting treatment.. consult with imaging details..

Answered2018-03-07 07:17:22

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Needs chemotherapy.... But you will need to get IHC done on this and few more tests

Answered2018-03-08 13:15:23

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