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Hairy cell leukemia CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia. The presence of splenomegaly on CT scan is suggestive of hairy cell leukemia.
CT Scan
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia. Findings on a CT scan suggestive of hairy cell leukemia include:[1]
- splenomegaly
- Hepatic lesions
- Lymphadenopathy
References
References
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