Chronic lymphocytic leukemia CT
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [3]
Overview
CT scan is not required to confirm the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.[1][2]
CT Scan
CT scan is not required to confirm the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.[1][2] However, CT of the chest/abdomen/pelvis with contrast can help delineate lymphadenopathy with a significantly greater level of detail compared to physical examination alone.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nabhan C, Rosen ST (2014). "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a clinical review". JAMA. 312 (21): 2265–76. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.14553. PMID 25461996.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/chronic-lymphocytic-leukaemia Accessed on October, 14 2015