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Common Metastatic Sites

Spread Primary Site/Mets
Lymphatic Spread Hodgkin lymphoma tends to spread to adjacent lymph node chains; non-Hodgkin lymphoma spreads irregularly.
Hematogeneous  Spread bone marrow, lung parenchyma, pleura, liver, bone, skin, kidneys, GI tract

Extent of Disease Evaluation

Definitions

Key words/involvement: terms which indicate possible involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided but the list is not all-inclusive.

Other words/no involvement: other terms seen in reports which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.

Key information: words or phrases to look for in the report of the study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.

Diagnostic Studies

 

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