Tonsils lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer that originates in lymphocytes, which are cells that circulate in the lymphatic system. If this form of lymphoma cancer that affects the tonsils are part of the lymphatic system is referred to as tonsils.

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, lymphomas account for approximately five percent of all cancers in the United States. Traditionally classified as a disease of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease previouslyinclude all other types. Modern classifications of lymphoma are more complex and sophisticated.

The lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system and therefore people with weakened immune systems due to HIV infection or certain drugs to be seen to have a higher incidence of lymphomas.

Cancer of the tonsils for almost 0.6% of malignant tumors in the United States each year. It is generally difficult to diagnose this disease asthe symptoms are coming into their actions. Lymphoma is the second most common type of cancer of the tonsils and is usually manifested as a submucosal mass in an asymmetric enlarged tonsil. Patients are usually seen with a large mass in the oropharynx, and a mass of swollen neck and complain of pain and weight loss. Cigarette smoking and heavy drinking are considered the common risk factors for the disease.

Lymphoma confined to the tonsil treated with radiation, while ifwidespread disease, chemotherapy is required. During certain stages of lymphoma, we recommend surgery to remove the tumor followed by chemotherapy.

E 'imperative that the follow-up of routine care for cancer patients almonds is done because the risk of developing a second primary tumor is higher in this group. Studies have shown that patients with cancer of the tonsils of 30% at high risk of developing the means.

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