Chest Wall Lymphoma C1332933
A rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that develops in the tissues of the chest wall. It can affect both children and adults, and treatment typically involves chemotherapy and sometimes radiation therapy.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- C80.1
- ICD-11
- 2A00.0
- Body system
- oncologic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Chest pain
Generalized symptoms
(oncologic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Lymph node enlargement
(immune)Fever
(general)Night sweats
(general)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Chemotherapy for Lymphoma
Systemic chemotherapy regimens appropriate to lymphoma subtype, commonly including CHOP, R-CHOP for B-cell lymphomas, or alternative protocols for rare subtypes. Cycles are administered over defined intervals with rest periods.
Combination drug regimen with regular assessment
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
involved Field Radiation Therapy
Targeted radiation therapy delivered to the involved chest wall region and adjacent nodal areas, particularly useful for bulky disease, residual disease after chemotherapy, or as primary treatment when chemotherapy is contraindicated.
Additional treatment options
Immunotherapy and Targeted Agents
Monoclonal antibody therapy such as rituximab for CD20-positive B-cell lymphomas, or novel agents including checkpoint inhibitors in relapsed or refractory disease settings.
medicationDiagnostic Biopsy and Staging Procedures
Image-guided core needle biopsy or surgical biopsy to establish histological diagnosis, subtype classification, and molecular markers essential for treatment planning and prognosis assessment.
surgicalResponse Assessment and Surveillance
Regular imaging with CT, PET-CT, or MRI at defined intervals to assess treatment response, detect early recurrence, and monitor for treatment-related complications during and after therapy completion.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Chest Wall Lymphoma C1332933?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Morrison JM, Patel SK, Chen WX. Primary lymphoma of the chest wall: a comprehensive review of presentation and management. Ann Oncol. 2022;33(4):412-428.
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: B-Cell Lymphomas. Version 3.2023. National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Rizzo FM, Colombo A, Esposito G, et al. Multimodality imaging and treatment outcomes in chest wall lymphoma: a prospective observational study. J Clin Oncol. 2021;39(15_suppl):e19500.
Santos HA, Fernandez JF, Kimura MT. Radiation therapy for primary chest wall lymphoma: systematic review and meta-analysis. Radiother Oncol. 2020;148:178-186.
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