Chronic myelogenous leukemia ultrasound
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Overview
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of chronic myelogenous leukemia include enlarged lymph nodes and splenomegaly.
Abdominal Ultrasound
There are no ultrasound findings associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia. However, an ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of chronic myelogenous leukemia, which include:[1]
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Splenomegaly
- Vascular thrombosis, like mesenteric thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis
References
- ↑ Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab