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Generalized lymphadenopathy over past 3 yrs! lymph nodes don't increase in size & all moveable. some rubbery, some soft. low grade temps-99.6!lymphoma?
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Not very: Likely in an 18 yo. The only lymphoma that is commonly seen in teens is hodgkin's disease. If things have not changed in 3 years i doubt it is malignant.
Answered 2/20/2013
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Yes can be: It can be lymphoma, but there are many benign conditions also cause lymphadenopathy, you need a surgical biopsy.
Answered 2/20/2013
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