Chronic neutrophilic leukemia physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[3]
Overview
Overview
The appearance of patient with chronic neutrphilic leukemia (CNL) is usually normal. Common physical examination findings of Chronic neutrophilic leukemia include splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, fever, petechiae, bruises, lymphadenopathy.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Common physical examinations of patients with CNL include:[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with CNL usually well-appearing.
Vital Signs
Skin
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with CNL is usually normal.
Neck
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with CNL is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with CNL is usually normal.
Chest
Abdomen
Genitourinary
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with CNL is usually normal.
References
References
- ↑ Elliott, M A; Hanson, C A; Dewald, G W; Smoley, S A; Lasho, T L; Tefferi, A (2004). “WHO-defined chronic neutrophilic leukemia: a long-term analysis of 12 cases and a critical review of the literature”. Leukemia. 19 (2): 313–317. doi:10.1038/sj.leu.2403562. ISSN 0887-6924.
- ↑ Elliott, Michelle A. (2006). “Chronic neutrophilic leukemia and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: WHO defined”. Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology. 19 (3): 571–593. doi:10.1016/j.beha.2005.07.012. ISSN 1521-6926.
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