Question

The most common initial feature of Hodgkin lymphoma is painless, asymmetrical enlargement of cervical lymph nodes. Symptoms may also originate from compression of neighboring structures by growing tumor masses. For example, cough, dyspnea, dysphagia, and upper extremity edema may result from a mediastinal mass impinging on the tracheobronchial tree, esophagus, or superior vena cava. Edema of lower extremities and urinary or gastrointestinal disturbances may result from retroperitoneal lymphatic involvement. Splenomegaly is presentin about half the cases, 1. How do most patients present with Hodgkin lymphoma? A. Lymph nodes enlarged under the arm B. Enlargement of the spleen C. Compression of the trachea D. Lymphadenopathy in the neck 2. How could upper extremity edema occur? A. Tumor pressing on the esophagus B. Tumor blocking the main vein bringing blood to the heart C. Because of dysphagia D. Because of dyspnea 3. What could cause bladder problems? A. Tumor behind the abdomen B. Tumor pressing on the bronchial tubes C. Enlargement of the spleen D. Upper extremity edema

Answer 1

ANSWER.

1) D) Lymphadenopathy in the neck is present in most patients

         with hodgkin's lymphoma.

2) B) Upper extremity edema occurs due to tumor blocking the

         main vein bringing blood to the heart.

3) A) Tumor behind the abdomen can metastases to the bladder

          and cause bladder problems.