Hairy Cell Leukemia
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Hairy cell leukemia is part of the low- grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma family and represent approximately 2% of all leukemias. It occurs mostly in people aged 40-60 and is more common in men than in women. The present study describes the case of a 50 yr old male who was diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis 4 yrs back for which he took ATT for 6 months and now presented with generalized weakness, fever and cough. Liver and spleen were palpable. Complete blood count, peripheral blood film , bone marrow aspiration and biopsy was performed and the results indicated Hairy cell variant/ SLVL.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Mohanvir Kaur, Dr Medhavi Dhir, Dr Arun Puri, Dr Vijay Kumar Bodal, Dr Lavleen Bharti, Dr Vinay Guriaya
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