Navigating the Diagnostic Dilemma of Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adolescents: A Primary Care Perspective

Authors

  • Aneesa Abdul Rashid Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor
  • Noor Faridzatul Ain Mohd Noor Department of Family Medicine, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), Persiaran Mardi-UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v8i4.738

Keywords:

adolescents, mediastinal mass, psychosocial support, primary care, diagnostic challenges

Abstract

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma that accounts for around 7% of childhood cancers,most common in adolescents aged 15 to 19.(1) This case report describes the clinical presentation,diagnosis, and management of a 17-year-old male diagnosed with HL, highlighting the impact onhis education, peer relationships, and the psychosocial challenges faced by his family. The caseemphasizes the importance of early detection, effective management strategies, and the role ofprimary care in ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients with HL. Challenges relatedto teleconsultation and the importance of psychosocial support are also discussed.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 08 No. 04 Oct’24 Page: 368-371

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Rashid, A. A., & Ain Mohd Noor, N. F. (2024). Navigating the Diagnostic Dilemma of Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adolescents: A Primary Care Perspective. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 8(4), 368–371. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v8i4.738

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Case Report

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