Symptoms involvement of other organs
If a lymphoma of develops in the kidney, it can lead to a nephrotic syndrome and kidney failure. Lymphoma of the reproductive organs can lead to impotence and sterility, and lymphoma in the skin leads to the formation of subcutaneous lumps.
The diagnosis of lymphoma is done by multiple modalities, which include lab examinations and radiological tests. Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry are performed to find out the origin of the malignant cells. Histopathology analyses are done to check histological changes in the tumor and determine the type of tumor. Radiological tests include CT and MRI scans, which help diagnose lymphoid tumors of the head, neck, and deep lymph nodes.