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==CT== | ==CT== | ||
Chest, abdomen, and pelvis [[CT]] scans may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. | Chest, abdomen, and pelvis [[CT]] scans may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. | ||
[[CT]] scan is used to: | [[CT]] scan is used to:<ref name=CCS>{{cite web | title = Canadian Cancer Society Hodgkin lymphoma| url =http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/hodgkin-lymphoma/diagnosis/?region=ab}}</ref> | ||
* Observe for enlarged lymph nodes in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis | * Observe for enlarged lymph nodes in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis | ||
* Observe if internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver, or spleen, have been affected by the Hodgkin's lymphoma | * Observe if internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver, or spleen, have been affected by the Hodgkin's lymphoma | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]
Overview
Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scans may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
CT
Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scans may be helpful in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. CT scan is used to:[1]
- Observe for enlarged lymph nodes in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis
- Observe if internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver, or spleen, have been affected by the Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Monitor the person’s response to therapy after treatment
- Monitor the person as part of follow-up care
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CT image of a 46-year-old patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma, image at neck height. On the left side of the patient's neck enlarged lymph nodes are visible (marked in red).
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