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T-cell PLL, Leukostasis and Rash in Leukemia

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A 77-year-old man has a 1-year history of<br />

<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g fatigue. He has not seen a<br />

physician for at least 3 years. Medical <strong>and</strong><br />

family histories are unremarkable, <strong>and</strong> he<br />

takes no medications.<br />

On physical exam<strong>in</strong>ation, the patient appears<br />

pale. Temperature is normal, blood pressure<br />

is 140/85 mm Hg, pulse rate is 72/m<strong>in</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />

respiration rate is 16/m<strong>in</strong>. There is no scleral<br />

icterus or jugular venous distention.<br />

Cardiopulmonary exam<strong>in</strong>ation is normal. The<br />

spleen is palpable 6 cm below the left costal<br />

marg<strong>in</strong>.

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