Clinical features
The commonest symptom is swelling of a lymph node in the neck, armpit or groin. This is usually painless. Some people may feel generally unwell with the following systemic symptoms called ‘B symptoms’:
- Profuse sweating especially at night
- High temperatures that come and go
- Loss of weight
Other systemic symptoms may include:
- Itchy skin
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain
- Alcohol intolerance
A rare problem at diagnosis is bone marrow involvement which may cause bone marrow suppression. Bone marrow suppression can be life threatening and symptoms include anaemia, risk of infection and severe bleeding because of low platelets.
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Amended February 2009
