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Does anyone know if skin problems are a symptom of lymphoma??? Thanks! –

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: Does anyone know if skin problems are a symptom of lymphoma??? Well, severe itching where the itch is deep is sometimes found in Hodgkin’s disease and there is a type of non-Hodgkin’s that affects the skin.  Skin problems alone are not indicative of lymphoma – I suggest seeing a medical professional – demitologist, etc. Mike Lymphoma Resource Pages http://users.aol.com/kittyba/lymphoma.html "Thank goodness, no more itching!" —        ,    ,   (il ).-”  ((i).’  ((!.-’

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Does anyone know if skin problems are a symptom of lymphoma???

There is a form of lymphoma of the skin called "Mycosis fungoides" which is due to infiltration of skin by malignant lymphocytes.  Skin can occasionally be invaded by a generalized lymphoma or any other cancer.  Generalized Pruritus was considered a sign of Hodgkin’s disease but is seen very rarely now that effective treatment are available and the disease usually treated in early stages. Little knowledge is dangerous.  Lot of knowledge catastrophic.

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