Question

A 60-year-old man presents with painless lymphadenopathy in the neck and night sweats. He has lost 5 kg unintentionally over 3 months. What is the most appropriate referral pathway?

Accepted Answer

Urgent 2-week wait referral for suspected lymphoma

Answer

Routine haematology referral within 3 months

Answer

No referral; review after 3 months

Answer

Treat empirically with antibiotics and review

Answer

Refer to physiotherapy for neck pain

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents with painless lymphadenopathy in the neck and night sweats. He has lost 5 kg unintentionally over 3 months. What is the most appropriate referral pathway?