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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include: | * Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include: | ||
:* [[Fever]] | :* Painless lymph node enlargement (50-90%) | ||
:* Recurrent [[ bleeding]] | :* Splenomegaly (25 -55%) | ||
:* | :* Hepatomegaly (15-25%) | ||
:* [[Muscle wasting]] | :* B sypmtpms (5-10%) | ||
:* Generalized [[weakness]] | :** [[Fever]] | ||
:* [[Anorexia]] | :** Recurrent [[ bleeding]] | ||
:* [[Night sweats]] | :** Unintentional weight loss | ||
:* [[Abdominal pain]] | :** [[Muscle wasting]] | ||
:* Recurrent [[infection]]s | :** Generalized [[weakness]] | ||
:** [[Anorexia]] | |||
:** [[Night sweats]] | |||
:** [[Abdominal pain]] | |||
:** Recurrent [[infection]]s | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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]Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
25-50% patients of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are usually asymptomatic with incidental absolute lymphocytosis finding on a routine blood examination. The onset of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is insidious and can present with wide range of symptoms. Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include lymph node swelling and B symptoms including fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue and recurrent bleeding.
History
- When evaluating a patient for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a clinician 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 family history for members with positive history of the disease
- Review occupational history related to farming
- Review any exposure to herbicides or insecticides
Symptoms
- Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include:
- Painless lymph node enlargement (50-90%)
- Splenomegaly (25 -55%)
- Hepatomegaly (15-25%)
- B sypmtpms (5-10%)
- Fever
- Recurrent bleeding
- Unintentional weight loss
- Muscle wasting
- Generalized weakness
- Anorexia
- Night sweats
- Abdominal pain
- Recurrent infections