Non-Hodgkin lymphoma other imaging findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Preeti Singh, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

PET and bone scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Other Imaging Findings[edit | edit source]

PET Scan[edit | edit source]

Indications

• For identification of areas in the body that are affected by non-Hodgkin lymphoma^[1][2]
• To help monitor response to treatment
• For detection of recurrences

Bone Scan[edit | edit source]

Indications

• To see if non-Hodgkin lymphoma has spread to the bones
• If bone pain is present (may be caused by bone involvement)
• If alkaline phosphatase is increased

Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning[edit | edit source]

• A multiple gated acquisition scan should be performed to check for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of patients before starting treatment with anthracyclines.

References[edit | edit source]