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    This document provides information on several diseases and disorders: leukemia, lymphoma, splenomegaly, lymphedema, and tonsillitis. For each condition, it lists the brief description, key symptoms, key lab results and other tests/findings, and typical treatment approaches and precautions. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood and lymphatic systems, respectively, while splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. Lymphedema is abnormal fluid collection, and tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The document describes the symptoms, test results, and treatment options for managing each condition.

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    This document provides information on several diseases and disorders: leukemia, lymphoma, splenomegaly, lymphedema, and tonsillitis. For each condition, it lists the brief description, key symptoms, key lab results and other tests/findings, and typical treatment approaches and precautions. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood and lymphatic systems, respectively, while splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. Lymphedema is abnormal fluid collection, and tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The document describes the symptoms, test results, and treatment options for managing each condition.

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    Lymphdiseaseschart Krystinamichalos

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    This document provides information on several diseases and disorders: leukemia, lymphoma, splenomegaly, lymphedema, and tonsillitis. For each condition, it lists the brief description, key symptoms, key lab results and other tests/findings, and typical treatment approaches and precautions. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood and lymphatic systems, respectively, while splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. Lymphedema is abnormal fluid collection, and tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The document describes the symptoms, test results, and treatment options for managing each condition.

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    Disease/

    Disorder

    BriefDescription

    Key
    Symptoms

    KeyLab
    Results

    OtherTests/
    Findings

    Treatment(s)/pr
    ecautions

    Leukemia

    cancerofthe
    bodys
    bloodforming
    tissues,including
    bonemarrow&
    lymphaticsystem

    fever,chills,
    infections,
    swollenlymph
    nodes,easy
    bruising,bone
    pain

    WBC
    abnormally
    high/low,LP
    abnormalWBC
    invasion,bone
    marrow
    biopsy
    immature
    WBCs

    CTscan
    organs
    affected,
    CXR,MRIof
    brain,lymph
    nodebiopsy

    systemic
    chemotherapy,
    antibiotics&
    antivirals,&
    platelet
    transfusions

    Lymphoma

    cancerofthe
    swellingof
    lymphaticsystem lymphnodes,
    chills,fevers,
    weightloss,
    enlarged
    tonsils,
    itching,cough

    CBC
    abnormally
    high/low,blood
    smear
    presenceof
    abnormal
    bloodcells,
    blood
    chemistry
    severity

    whitecell
    differentialab
    normal
    patterns,
    FISHdetect
    chromosome
    changes

    chemotherapy,
    immunotherapy,
    radiation,&
    stemcell
    transplant

    Splenomegaly

    enlargedspleen

    pain/fullness
    CBCabnormal
    inLUQ,feeling results
    fullinstomach
    w/oeating,
    anemia,easy
    bleeding,
    infections

    CTscanor
    ultrasound
    sizeof
    spleen,MRI
    checkfor
    decreased
    bloodflow

    antibiotics,
    splenectomy

    Lymphedema

    anabnormal
    collectionof
    lymphfluid

    swelling/
    heavinessin
    thearms,
    fingers,legs,
    ortoes

    MRI,CT,&
    lymphvessel
    ultrasound
    imaging
    showpresence
    ofincreased
    fluid,CBC
    abnormally
    high/low

    manuallymph
    drainage
    massage,
    compression
    garments,CDT,
    wrappingarm
    orleg

    Tonsillitis

    inflammationof
    thetonsils

    swollen
    tonsils,sore
    throat,
    difficulty
    swallowing,&
    tenderlymph
    nodes

    palpitationof
    CBC
    neckcheckfor abnormally
    swollennodes, high/low
    auscultation,
    throatswab
    positivefor
    infection

    antivirals&
    antibiotics,rest,
    fluids,saltwater
    gargles,&air
    humidifiers

    Explainthedifferencebetweenthechemotherapyandradiationtherapy.
    Chemotherapyisatypeofcancertreatmentinwhichaptisgivendrugsthatare
    designedtokillcancercellsthistherapytargetsrapidlydividingcellswhichaffectscells

    onthehairfollicles&digestivetract.Radiationtherapyisatypeofcancertreatmentin
    whichhighdosesofradiationaredeliveredtocanceroustumorsinthebodyitdamages
    theDNAofcancercells&causesthemtodie

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