Symptoms Of Lymphoma In Children

Submitted by Ross Bonander Tue 06/28/2011

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The symptoms of lymphoma in children are generally non-specific, meaning that they could indicate health problems other than children lymphoma. Regardless, they should be brought to the attention of a physician or health professional as soon as possible so that the proper tests can be carried out and the determination be made.

Those symptoms of lymphoma in children are, in no particular order:

Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, groin, stomach or armpit
Unexplained fevers
Unexplained weight loss
Drenching night sweats
Swelling of the head or neck
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Difficulty swallowing

If exhibiting one or more of these symptoms of lymphoma in children, a child should be seen by a physician immediately so that he or she can be properly examined. Tests that may be required include biopsy, chest x-ray and CT scans.

Sources

National Cancer Institute
Medscape reference
MacMillan Cancer Support

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