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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include [[fever]], [[weight loss]], [[night sweats]], and recurrent [[ bleeding]]. | Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include [[fever]], [[weight loss]], [[night sweats]], and recurrent [[ bleeding]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
* When evaluating a patient for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a clinician should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below: | * When evaluating a patient for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a clinician should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below: | ||
** Review family history for members with positive history of the disease | ** Review family history for members with positive history of the disease | ||
** Review occupational history related to farming | ** Review occupational history related to farming | ||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include: | * Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include: | ||
:* [[Fever]] | :* [[Fever]] | ||
:* Recurrent [[ bleeding]] | :* Recurrent [[ bleeding]] | ||
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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
Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include fever, weight loss, night sweats, and recurrent bleeding.
History
- When evaluating a patient for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a clinician should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below:
- Review family history for members with positive history of the disease
- Review occupational history related to farming
- Review any exposure to herbicides or insecticides
Symptoms
- Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include:
- Fever
- Recurrent bleeding
- Weight loss
- Muscle wasting
- Generalized weakness
- Anorexia
- Night sweats
- Abdominal pain
- Recurrent infections