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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 of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[pallor]], palpable [[cervical]] [[lymph node]]s, and [[hepatomegaly]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== |
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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
General Appearance
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients often appear cachectic
Skin
- Pallor
- Petechiae
- Leukemia cutis (infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the skin resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions)
HEENT
- Enlarged and palpable cervical lymph nodes
- Dacryoadenitis
Abdomen
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Extremity
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Leukemia. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Trunk
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Leukemia. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Leukemia. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Leukemia. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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