respiratory symptoms - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
Respiratory symptoms
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Shortness of breath with lymphadenopathy in children and young people | Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's lymphoma | Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Shortness of breath with splenomegaly (unexplained) in children and young people | Non Hodgkin's lymphoma | Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)