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The presence of [[palpable]] [[splenomegaly]] on [[physical examination]] is highly suggestive of [[hairy cell leukemia]]. | The presence of [[palpable]] [[splenomegaly]] on [[physical examination]] is highly suggestive of [[hairy cell leukemia]]. | ||
=== | === Appearance of the Patient === | ||
* [[Hairy cell leukemia]] patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]] | * [[Hairy cell leukemia]] patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]]. | ||
=== Vital Signs === | |||
* Fever | |||
* [[Tachycardia]] with regular pulse | |||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
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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
Physical examination of patients with hairy cell leukemia is usually remarkable for pallor, petechiae, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
The presence of palpable splenomegaly on physical examination is highly suggestive of hairy cell leukemia.
Appearance of the Patient
- Hairy cell leukemia patients often appear cachectic.
Vital Signs
- Fever
- Tachycardia with regular pulse