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Is interleukin il-6 typically elevated with advanced stage lymphoma???

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lymphoma: If you have advanced stage lymphoma, the IL-6 level will not make or break the diagnosis. IL-6 is an inflammatory cytokine and anything from infection to arthritis can increase levels.

Answered 5/20/2016

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