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Revision as of 13:10, 16 October 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Common physical examination findings of mantle cell lymphoma include fever, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, peripheral lymphadenopathy, and central lymphadenopathy.

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+{{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{AS}}
 ==Overview==
-The lymphoma is more common in the young and in males. It occurs in both nodal and extranodal locations. It typically presents at a late stage and is often associated with systemic symptoms ("B symptoms"). During treatment, relapses may occur but these typically remain sensitive to [[chemotherapy]].
+Common physical examination findings of mantle cell lymphoma include [[fever]], [[splenomegaly]], [[hepatomegaly]], [[Lymphadenopathy|peripheral lymphadenopathy]], and [[Lymphadenopathy|central lymphadenopathy]].
+==Physical Examination==
+===Temperature===
+* [[Fever]] is often present
+===Neck===
+* [[Lymphadenopathy|Cervical lymphadenopathy]]
+===Thorax===
+* Thoracic masses suggestive of [[Lymphadenopathy|central lymphadenopathy]]
+===Abdomen===
+* [[Abdominal mass]]es suggestive of [[Lymphadenopathy|central lymphadenopathy]]
+* [[Splenomegaly]]
+* [[Hepatomegaly]]
+===Extremities===
+* [[Lymphadenopathy|Peripheral lymphadenopathy]]
-==Physical Examination==
 ==References==