Recurrent Monoarthritis: A Rare Presentation of Hairy Cell Leukemia
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract:Hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. Common mode of presentation is the sequelae of bone marrow failure and its complications. Here we report a patient with an extremely rare presentation of recurrent mono arthritis with pancytopenia which preceded months before the diagnosis of HCL, which was confirmed on a subsequent bone marrow examination. Inflammatory and degenerative aetiologies for monoarthritis were excluded. His joint related symptoms subsided on specific treatment for HCL. Keywords:Monoarthritis, Hairy cell leukemia, Pancytopenia, splenomegaly.
Authors and Affiliations
IrushnaAntonette Perera, Thirunavukarasu Kumanan, Gunanathan Joseph Pratheepan, ThaneswarySooriya kumar
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