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.
CT Scan
CT scan is not required to confirm the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. 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.[1]
References
- ↑ Rodrigues CA, Gonçalves MV, Ikoma MR, Lorand-Metze I, Pereira AD, Farias DL, Chauffaille ML, Schaffel R, Ribeiro EF, Rocha TS, Buccheri V, Vasconcelos Y, Figueiredo VL, Chiattone CS, Yamamoto M (2016). "Diagnosis and treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: recommendations from the Brazilian Group of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia". Rev Bras Hematol Hemoter. 38 (4): 346–357. doi:10.1016/j.bjhh.2016.07.004. PMC 5119662. PMID 27863764.