Pulmonary lymphoma
Definition
Pulmonary lymphoma is a form of lung cancer. Nevertheless, some benign forms of lung infiltration by lymphocyte cells are possible. In its classic form, pulmonary lymphoma is an anarchic proliferation of lymphoid tissue cells, and can develop from lung cells, or be secondary to lung invasion by other lymphomas. Generally, lymphoma is more likely to reach patients whose immune system, i.e. the body's defense, is failing.
Symptoms
Most often, lymphoma is asymptomatic. The cancer progresses in a silent way without the person noticing. In other cases, it can be manifested by:
The onset of respiratory discomfort (dyspnea);
The presence of a cough
Chest Pain
The presence of blood in the sputum (hemoptysis).
Signs suggestive of lymphoma from another organ may be present, such as an increase in the size of the spleen, liver or lymph nodes.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made after a clinical examination. Additional tests are carried out: a chest X-ray and a CT scan are frequent. At the radio level, cancer lesions may appear opaque. The diagnosis will be confirmed by a biopsy, a collection of cells, usually during a bronchial fibroscopy which, via a mini camera and devices introduced by the mouth, will allow to determine the type of tumor involved.
Treatment
The treatment will depend on the type of lymphoma found, and the fact that it is primitive, developed from the beginning in the lungs, or secondary by migrating cells from another organ reached to the lung. Depending on the case, chemotherapy based on several medications and radiotherapy will be performed either in isolation or in combination.
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