Lymphoma scan. Ultrasound scans and X-rays are sometimes used to diagnose and find out about some types of lymphoma. The type of tests used for diagnosis may depend on the lymphoma's location and your symptoms. Lymphoma diagnosis often begins with an exam that checks for swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm and groin. Doctors need the results of different diagnostic tests to accurately determine whether or not a patient has lymphoma. This section will focus on the different types of scans that may be ordered, the difference between these scans, why they are done, and what to expect. There are many different tests you will need to get a diagnosis of lymphoma, find out your subtype, stage your lymphoma and during your treatment for lymphoma. Patients with lymphoma often have CT scans of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis to find out how many lymph nodes are involved, how large they are, and whether internal organs are affected by the disease. Left Side (Blue – Lymphoma): Shows a hyperdense enhancing mass in the brain. Other tests include imaging tests and removing some cells for testing. A lymph node biopsy is the gold standard for lymphoma diagnosis If lymphoma is diagnosed, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, chest x-ray, body CT, PET, bone scan, body MRI or abdominal ultrasound may be used to look for enlarged lymph nodes throughout the body and determine whether the lymphoma has spread. knscx jaiiv oobt avkm hsdbl myd ibxg weh twsdptw bcx