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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings of acute myeloid leukemia include [[anemia]] [[ | Common physical examination findings of acute myeloid leukemia include [[anemia]], [[fever]], [[pallor]], [[Chloroma|Leukemia cutis]], [[Bruising]], [[Petechia]]e (flat, pin-head sized spots under the skin caused by bleeding), [[ecchymosis]] and [[tachycardia]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of acute myeloid leukemia include anemia, fever, pallor, Leukemia cutis, Bruising, Petechiae (flat, pin-head sized spots under the skin caused by bleeding), ecchymosis and tachycardia.
Physical Examination
Appearance
The patient may appear pale because of anemia.
Vitals
Skin
- Pallor
- Leukemia cutis
- Bruising
- Petechiae (flat, pin-head sized spots under the skin caused by bleeding)
- Ecchymosis
Head
- Lymphadenopathy
- Bleeding and swollen gums
Nose
Heart
- Flow murmurs due to anemia
Abdomen
Extremities
- Bone tenderness
- Joint tenderness
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