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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[pallor]], palpable [[cervical]] [[lymph node]]s, and [[hepatomegaly]]. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Physical examination of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is usually remarkable for skin pallor, palpable cervical lymph nodes, and hepatomegaly.
Physical Examination
Appearance
- The patient appears cachexic.
Skin
HEENT
- Enlarged and palpable cervical lymph nodes may be present
- Dacryoadenitis may be present
Abdomen
- Hepatomegaly may be present
- Splenomegaly may be present
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