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2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Hereditary lymphedema is a primary lymphedema – swelling that results from abnormalities in the lymphatic system that are present from birth. Swelling may be present in a single limb, several limbs, genitalia, or the face. It is sometimes diagnosed prenatally by a nuchal scan or postnatally by lymphoscintigraphy. [medical citation needed]

3. Superior vena cava syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Characteristic features are edema (swelling due to excess fluid) of the face and arms and development of swollen collateral veins on the front of the chest wall. Shortness of breath and coughing are quite common symptoms; difficulty swallowing is reported in 11% of cases, headache in 6% and stridor (a high-pitched wheeze) in 4%.

4. Lymphoma - Wikipedia

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   Lymphoma may present with certain nonspecific symptoms; if the symptoms are persistent, an evaluation to determine their cause, including possible lymphoma, should be undertaken. Lymphadenopathy [19] [20] or swelling of lymph nodes, is the primary presentation in lymphoma. It is generally painless.

5. 10 Reasons Your Face Is Swollen, According to Doctors

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   There are many reasons your face might be swollen. It might go away on its own, or you might need treatment. Doctors say you should watch your symptoms.

6. Hodgkin lymphoma - Wikipedia

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   Hodgkin lymphoma must be distinguished from noncancerous causes of lymph node swelling (such as various infections) and from other types of cancer. Definitive diagnosis is by lymph node biopsy (usually excisional biopsy with microscopic examination). Blood tests are also performed to assess function of major organs and safety for chemotherapy. [22]

7. What is non-Hodgkin lymphoma? - AOL

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   Coulier’s main symptom — severely swollen lymph nodes — is a common first sign of NHL, Barnett says. "The most common early sign of NHL is painless swelling of one or more lymph nodes, but ...