Adult T-cell leukemia physical examination
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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
The following physical findings may be observed in patients suffering from adult T-cell leukemia:[1][2]
General Appearance
Vital Signs
- Low grade fever
Skin
- Maculopapular rash
- Skin ulceration
- Leukemia cutis (infiltration of skin by leukemic cells)
HEENT
Abdomen
Cardiac
- Tachycardia
- Abnormal heart rhythm may be present
Skeletal
- Muscle wasting
References
- ↑ Matutes E (2007). "Adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma". J Clin Pathol. 60 (12): 1373–7. doi:10.1136/jcp.2007.052456. PMC 2095573. PMID 18042693.
- ↑ Hokama A, Tomoyose T, Yamamoto Y, Watanabe T, Hirata T, Kinjo F, Kato S, Ohshima K, Uezato H, Takasu N, Fujita J (November 2008). "Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma presenting multiple lymphomatous polyposis". World J. Gastroenterol. 14 (42): 6584–8. PMC 2773353. PMID 19030219.