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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination of patients with hairy cell leukemia is usually remarkable for [[pallor]], [[petechiae]], and [[splenomegaly]]. | [[Physical examination]] of patients with [[hairy cell leukemia]] is usually remarkable for [[pallor]], [[petechiae]], and [[splenomegaly]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The presence of [[palpable]] [[splenomegaly]] on [[physical examination]] is highly suggestive of [[hairy cell leukemia]]. | |||
===General Appearance=== | ===General Appearance=== | ||
* Hairy cell leukemia patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]] | * [[Hairy cell leukemia]] patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]] | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
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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
Physical examination of patients with hairy cell leukemia is usually remarkable for pallor, petechiae, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
The presence of palpable splenomegaly on physical examination is highly suggestive of hairy cell leukemia.
General Appearance
- Hairy cell leukemia patients often appear cachectic