The lymphatic system consists of nodes and glands that are designed to filter biological fluids. Tumor formation in these organs is called lymphoma - the symptoms of pathology are very diverse and depend on the nature, intensity of the lesion, and also the quality of cancer cells.
Symptoms of skin lymphoma
This disease represents numerous tumors in the dermis tissue, it can be T-cell and B-cell. It develops due to a violation of the immune responses of the skin and the accumulation of lymphocytes in it.
The main features of the T-cell form:
- rashes, similar in appearance to psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis;
- stains and nodules of pink-red or purple-brown color, covered with scales;
- severe itching of the skin;
- fusion of rashes with the formation of uneven cyanotic plaques, vesicles, pustules, nodules, hemorrhagic crusts;
- erythroderma.
Clinic of B-cell lymphoma:
- the appearance of violet and red knots of large size (from 8 cm);
- growth of dark plaques, their fusion (up to 15 cm);
- enlargement of the liver, lymph nodes, spleen;
- rapid progression of the disease.
In addition, the symptoms of lymphoma reflects a blood test, in the form of a change in its qualitative and quantitative composition, the formula. The biological fluid also acquires a viscosity, a darker color.
Symptoms of lymphoma of the spleen
The tumor develops in the marginal area of the organ and often proceeds without obvious clinical manifestations. Prolonged absence of treatment leads to the multiplication of pathogenic cells and such signs:
- heaviness and pain in the left hypochondrium ;
- increased fatigue, weakness and low-grade fever in the evenings;
- severe sweating;
- loss of body weight;
- rapid saturation during eating (due to an increase in the spleen and its pressure on the stomach).
As a rule, if proper therapy is not carried out, oncological neoplasms affect neighboring organs. Symptoms of the lymphoma of the abdominal cavity are supplemented by a large tumor, which is easy to detect with palpation, as well as intestinal obstruction. This phenomenon arises from the transmission of the organ by enlarged lymph nodes.
Symptoms of lymphoma of the brain
It is rather difficult to diagnose the type of illness in question, since it does not appear for a long time, and the primary signs are similar to other, less serious ailments.
Clinical picture:
- headache;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- drowsiness;
- vomiting and nausea (rarely);
- cognitive impairment;
- seizures resembling epilepsy;
- damage to the cranial nerves;
- neurological symptoms (aphasia, vision impairment, hallucinations, ataxia).
Symptoms of thyroid gland lymphoma
The described variety of oncological pathology is very rare and always accompanied by lymph node involvement. It is classified into 2 types. In the first case, there are the following symptoms:
- night sweats;
- difficulty breathing;
- a swelling in the center of the neck;
- change in pitch or voice;
- weight loss;
- violation of the passage of food when swallowed, even liquid.
Symptoms of Lymphoma of the Lung
This disease also occurs infrequently and, as a rule, not primarily (progresses due to cancer of lymph nodes, mammary glands, organs
Symptoms:
- painful cough with viscous, bloody sputum, with time - scarlet blood;
- pain in the center of the chest cavity, especially with deep breaths;
- shortness of breath , shortness of breath;
- weight loss for no reason;
- hoarseness of voice;
- elevated body temperature (up to 37-37.2);
- weakness in muscles and fatigue.