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Patients with adult T-cell leukemia usually appear lethargic and fatigued. Physical examination of patients with adult T-cell leukemia is usually remarkable for [[maculopapular]] [[rash]], skin [[ulceration]], and [[splenomegaly]]. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===General Appearance=== | ===General 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]
Overview
Patients with adult T-cell leukemia usually appear lethargic and fatigued. Physical examination of patients with adult T-cell leukemia is usually remarkable for maculopapular rash, skin ulceration, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
General Appearance
- Adult T-cell leukemia patients often appear lethargic and fatigued
Vital Signs
- Low grade fever
Skin
- Maculopapular rash
- Skin ulceration
- Leukemia cutis - leukemic infiltration of skin
HEENT
Abdomen
Cardiac Exam
- Tachycardia
- Abnormal heart rhythm may be present
Skeletal
- Muscle wasting