Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Case #3 - A 28 year old with enlarged cervical nodes DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 7.) What is the role of surgery in the management of these patients? Role of surgery in Hodgkins's disease: Biopsy for diagnosis Palliative splenectomy if massive splenomegaly or severe thrombocytopenia Staging laparotomy done only occasionally if it will alter treatment
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