How Concerned Should I Be About Swelling In My Right Elbow And Two Lymph Nodes Under Each Arm Long After Treating Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jan 2024

Question: I had stage 4 hodgkins in 1984 and was treated with chemo and radiation. I have had regular check-ups, PET scans, CT scans, etc. On a routine breast MRI, two lymph nodes under each arm were noted measuring 3.4 cm and 3.7 cm. I also have swelling in my right elbow that has been present for about six weeks. How concerned should I be about the new findings? I will be seeing my oncologist next week. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Biopsy Test recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hi

After hearing your history since you are having lymph nodes under arm more than 2 cm in size I would advise you to do a biopsy test

Any nodes more than 2 cm is suspicious of malignancy and if in scan space occupying lesion is found then biopsy has to be done to rule out malignancy

Regards
Dr Monish De
Oncologist

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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (52 minutes later)

Thank you very much. Does the swelling in the elbow have any significance? I have also had some random night sweats but no other symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be lipoma

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since you had no other symptoms other than night sweet the swelling in elbow could be a lipoma which is a benign condition.
But however I would like you to observe the swelling and if it does not increase in size after 1 month there is nothing to worry.
Regards
Dr Monish De
Oncologist

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