Lump above man's clavicle due to lymphoma


Lump above an 89 year old man's right clavicle (at left) due to lymphoma. Lymphoma is a broad term for blood cancer that affects the immune system. It specifically affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The prognosis and treatment depends on the type of lymphoma.


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