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Results of pet scan "initial staging of lymphoma" and "extensive adenophy in the neck, chest and abdomen" how serious is this?

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Abnormal PET scan: It would help if we have the results of a node or marrow biopsy. Not all adenopathy is malignant.

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

Results of pet scan "initial staging of lymphoma" and "extensive adenophy in the neck, chest and abdomen" how serious is this?

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Dr. Jocelyn Tan answered

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