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Wouldn't lymphoma cause an increase in basophils, monocytes, and possibly eosphils in cbc? if these were all norm on cbc could someone still have it?

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Depends: There are many kinds of lymphoma; some of them can be present (especially very early or very late) in the presence of a normal or near-normal cbc.

Answered 4/3/2012

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

CBC may be normal: The complete blood count (CBC) and differential does not prove or disprove lymphoma.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Yes: Normal CBC does not rule out lymphoma.

Answered 6/10/2014

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