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. S, Jamal I, Choudhary V. Hairy cell leukemia: A case report of unusual presentation without splenomegaly. mljgoums 2025; 19 (1) :9-11
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1- Department Of Pathology (Hematology), Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, India
2- Department Of Pathology (Hematology), Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, India ,iffatjamal111@gmail.com
2- Department Of Pathology (Hematology), Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, India ,
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Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is characterized by pancytopenia and is usually associated with massive splenomegaly; however, the same may not be true in clinical settings. Here, we report a case of HCL without the classical clinical feature of splenomegaly. Absence of splenomegaly doesn’t exclude the diagnosis of HCL. A careful study of morphological findings on bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, followed by appropriate ancillary tests, aids in correct diagnosis. A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosing and appropriately managing such cases. A strong suspicion on morphology in such cases is a prerequisite for reaching a correct diagnosis, even in the absence of usual clinical presentation.
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Received: 2023/02/2 | Accepted: 2023/05/22 | Published: 2025/01/27 | ePublished: 2025/01/27
Received: 2023/02/2 | Accepted: 2023/05/22 | Published: 2025/01/27 | ePublished: 2025/01/27
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