Adult T-cell leukemia physical examination: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
* Abnormal [[heart rhythm]] may be present | * Abnormal [[heart rhythm]] may be present | ||
===Skeletal=== | ===Skeletal=== | ||
* Muscle wasting | * [[Muscle]] wasting | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 25 January 2016
|
Adult T-cell leukemia Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Adult T-cell leukemia physical examination On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Adult T-cell leukemia physical examination |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Adult T-cell leukemia physical examination |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with adult T-cell leukemia usually appear lethargic and fatigued. Physical examination of patients with adult T-cell leukemia is usually remarkable for maculopapular rash, skin ulceration, and splenomegaly.
Physical Examination
General Appearance
Vital Signs
- Low grade fever
Skin
- Maculopapular rash
- Skin ulceration
- Leukemia cutis - leukemic infiltration of skin
HEENT
Abdomen
Cardiac Exam
- Tachycardia
- Abnormal heart rhythm may be present
Skeletal
- Muscle wasting