According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of Hodgkin's are similar to those of other disorders, such as influenza, making Hodgkin's difficult to diagnose. A tissue sample (biopsy) of an enlarged lymph node is needed to make the diagnosis.
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Diagnosing and Testing for Hodgkin's Disease
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sun, 08/06/2006 - 5:47pm.
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Diagnosing and Testing for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sun, 08/06/2006 - 5:28pm.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a doctor may use the following procedures to help diagnose non-Hodgkin's lymphoma:
- Physical examination
- Blood and urine tests
- Imaging techniques
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