Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome physical examination

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Overview

Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].

Physical Examination

Skin

• Pallor
• Rash
• Petechiae

Head

• Lymphadenopathy: >90% of patients present with chronic non-malignant lymphadenopathy. It can be mild to severe, affecting multiple nodal groups. Most commonly presents with massive non-painful hard cervical lymphadenopathy

Abdomen

• Splenomegaly: >80% of patients present with clinically identifiable splenomegaly. It can be massive.
• Hepatomegaly: 30-40% of patients have enlarged livers.