Waiting for biopsy for teen: Possibly non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Posted by mukundjpatel45 @mukundjpatel45, Jun 21 1:20am

Hi,
My son had MRI and ct scan and doctor give us appointment for biopsy on next week. The conclusion of report is below.
“Differentials include a tumour of a minor salivary gland such as a pleomorphic adenoma or a
(Non-Hodgkin) Lymphoma”
So is it treatable and is it happen at 14 years age? Please advise me please. We r so worried.

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aoifet | @aoifet | Jun 21 6:56am

Hi, sorry you are having to deal with this and I hope best for you and your son.
"differentials" usually means the possibilities, and it will take a biopsy to determine it all. It sounds like an uncommon site for a young person, though regardless, if it is NHL, it is usually quite treatable. The toughest part right now is some waiting time. None of that makes this time any easier, for sure.
So I hope you have others that support you emotionally during this time, and likewise your son also.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 21 3:46pm

@mukundjpatel45 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

As @aoifet noted, waiting is hard to do. It's our nature to want answers right away, but there are steps to go through. As the biopsy is the next step. Let's wait to see what the biopsy report shows before we think about treatable tumors, okay? Will you let us know?
Ginger

mcconachie | @mcconachie | Jun 22 6:12am

@mukundjpatel45 try to put yourselves into “I don’t know “ mode until you have more concrete results. No point in worrying when you do not know . I know this is very difficult, step by step it takes time for results, it takes time for scheduling appointments no matter if it is urgent. I know this from experience so go into a low stress mode better for you, the patient and those around you. Not an easy task I know😘. Good luck

joycelen | @joycelen | Jun 22 7:08pm

Sounds like they are waiting for the biopsy which is a have to thing before they can even diagnose. My personal opinion is he should be lightly medicated for pain but I do not know what his history is. I hope he gets the care he needs and that your worries will be put aside.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 6 hours ago

@mukundjpatel45, how is your son doing? What did you find out from the biopsy? What treatment is being recommended?

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