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Is there a biopsy to detect lymphoma in the spleen? what should i expect? will it hurt or scar?
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Yes : You can get cr guided biopsy.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Lymph node: Spleen is not a suitable organ for a biopsy. If there is a lesion in the spleen suggestive of lymphoma, the spleen would be removed for examination by a pathologist. Removing spleen requires surgery, it will hurt some and there will be a scar at the site of incision. However, a lymphoma is far more serious than a scar. Discuss with your doctor if a lymph node biopsy is an option.
Answered 8/25/2012
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