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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
==Overview== | |||
Physical examination of patients with hairy cell leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[pallor]], [[petechiae]], and [[splenomegaly]]. | |||
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* [[ | ===General Appearance=== | ||
* Hairy cell leukemia patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]] | |||
===Skin=== | |||
* [[Pallor]] | |||
* [[Petechiae]] | |||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
* [[Hepatomegaly]] | |||
* | * [[Splenomegaly]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Some of the leukemic cells may gather in the spleen and cause it to swell; this can have the side effect of making the person feel full even when they haven't eaten much.
Physical Examination
Overview
Physical examination of patients with hairy cell leukemia is usually remarkable for skin pallor, petechiae, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
General Appearance
- Hairy cell leukemia patients often appear cachectic