Are all lymphomas malignant?

Written by Liu Liang

Oncology

Updated on September 29, 2024

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Tumors can be benign or malignant; malignant tumors are commonly referred to as cancer. Lymphoma, because it originates from lymph nodes or tissues or organs outside the lymph nodes, is a type of malignant tumor, and thus it is called lymphoma. All lymphomas are malignant; there are no benign lymphomas. However, based on specific pathological types, lymphomas are classified into two main categories: non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma, but all lymphomas are malignant.

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Is lymphoma a cancer?

Cancer actually refers to malignant tumors. Malignant tumors are named differently based on their site of origin. For example, those originating from epithelial tissue are called carcinomas, such as lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, etc. Lymphoma refers to a malignant tumor originating from lymph nodes or tissues or organs outside the lymph nodes, which we call lymphoma. There are also some malignant tumors originating from mesenchymal tissue, which we call sarcomas. Therefore, lymphoma is also a malignant tumor and is considered a type of cancer.

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early symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma

Malignant lymphoma refers to a type of malignant tumor that originates in the lymph nodes or extranodal organs or tissues. Therefore, Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of lymphoma. Its early symptoms mainly start with the enlargement of superficial lymph nodes throughout the body, with 90% of Hodgkin's lymphoma patients presenting with enlargement of superficial lymph nodes as an early symptom when they seek medical advice. The most common superficial lymph nodes are those above the collarbone and in the neck, but enlargement can also occur in the axillary and inguinal lymph nodes, which are also some of the more common early clinical manifestations seen in practice.

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How to check for lymphoma?

Patients with lymphoma generally present with painless enlargement of superficial lymph nodes as their initial symptom, most commonly in areas such as the neck, above the collarbone, and the groin. For diagnostic purposes, it is best, if possible, to conduct a whole-body PADCT scan as this helps in the staging of lymphoma at the initial visit. A definitive diagnosis requires the complete excisional biopsy of the affected superficial lymph node, followed by a pathological examination. An excisional biopsy is a method for confirming the diagnosis of lymphoma.

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Is lymphoma a type of cancer?

Cancer refers to malignant tumors. Tumors are classified into benign and malignant types, with the malignant ones commonly referred to as cancer. Often discussed are those originating from epithelial cells, termed carcinomas, such as lung cancer and breast cancer. However, there are special types such as those originating from mesenchymal tissue, called sarcomas, including synovial sarcoma and osteosarcoma, which are also malignant tumors and belong to cancer. Lymphoma, a malignant tumor originating from lymph nodes or extranodal tissues or organs, is also classified as cancer.

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Does lymphoma infect family members?

Lymphoma and other malignant tumors, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, intestinal cancer, liver cancer, etc., are all non-contagious. Therefore, even if you live with your family every day, you do not have to worry about transmitting malignant tumors to your family members; they are not contagious. When we refer to contagious diseases, we call them infectious diseases, common ones include tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, H1N1, etc. These are contagious diseases, but malignant tumors are not contagious and will not be spread to family members.