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* [[Maculopapular]] [[rash]] | * [[Maculopapular]] [[rash]] | ||
* Skin [[ulceration]] | * [[Skin]] [[ulceration]] | ||
* Leukemia cutis - leukemic infiltration of skin | * Leukemia cutis - leukemic infiltration of skin | ||
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* [[Hepatomegaly]] | * [[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
===Cardiac Exam=== | ===Cardiac Exam=== | ||
* Tachycardia | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
* Abnormal heart rhythm may be present | * Abnormal [[heart rhythm]] may be present | ||
===Skeletal=== | ===Skeletal=== | ||
* Muscle wasting | * Muscle wasting | ||
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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
Patients with adult T-cell leukemia usually appear lethargic and fatigued. Physical examination of patients with adult T-cell leukemia is usually remarkable for maculopapular rash, skin ulceration, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
General Appearance
Vital Signs
- Low grade fever
Skin
- Maculopapular rash
- Skin ulceration
- Leukemia cutis - leukemic infiltration of skin
HEENT
Abdomen
Cardiac Exam
- Tachycardia
- Abnormal heart rhythm may be present
Skeletal
- Muscle wasting