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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A positive history of [[splenomegaly]] or [[cytopenias]] is suggestive of [[hairy cell leukemia]]. The most common symptoms of [[hairy cell leukemia]] include [[weakness]], [[fatigue]], [[gingival bleeding]], [[epistaxis]] and [[menorrhagia]]. | |||
==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 any exposure to [[Radiation|radiations]] | |||
** Review any exposure to [[herbicides]] or [[diesel]] | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include: | * Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include: | ||
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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
A positive history of splenomegaly or cytopenias is suggestive of hairy cell leukemia. The most common symptoms of hairy cell leukemia include weakness, fatigue, gingival bleeding, epistaxis and menorrhagia.
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