Myelofibrosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]

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Physical examination shows swelling of the spleen. Later in the disease, it may also show an enlarged liver.

Common physical examination findings of myelofibrosis include:^[1]

↑ Symptoms of primary myelofibrosis include pain below the ribs on the left side and feeling very tired. National cancer institute 2016. http://www.cancer.gov/types/myeloproliferative/patient/chronic-treatment-pdq#section/_234. Accessed on March 10, 2016