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T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
On physical examination, the patient appears pale due to anemia. Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly on abdominal examination.
Physical Examiantion
Physical Examiantion
- Patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia usually appear pale and malnourished.
- Physical examination may be remarkable for:[1]
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Skin infiltration
- Serous effusions:
- Pleural effusion
- Peritoneal effusion
- Central nervous system involvement (very rare)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2], Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]