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==History== | ==History== | ||
* When evaluating a patient for hairy cell leukemia, you 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 hairy cell leukemia, you 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 occupational history related to sawdust exposure | :* Review occupational history related to sawdust exposure | ||
:* Review any exposure to radiations | :* Review any exposure to radiations | ||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include: | * Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include: | ||
:* [[Fever]] | :* [[Fever]] | ||
:* [[Night sweat]]s | :* [[Night sweat]]s |
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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
Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
History
- When evaluating a patient for hairy cell leukemia, you 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 occupational history related to sawdust exposure
- Review any exposure to radiations
- Review any exposure to herbicides or diesel
Symptoms
- Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include:
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Fatigue
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Generalized weakness
- Weight loss
- Recurrent infections
- Early satiety