Massive splenomegaly in hairy cell leukemia causing urinary retention.

Mohammad Ammad Ud DinJoel ShapiroRonald Sham

Published in: Clinical case reports (2020)

Hairy cell leukemia can cause massive splenomegaly which may lead to urinary retention and constipation. Patients usually require a splenectomy for relief of symptoms.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
single cell
acute myeloid leukemia
bone marrow
cell therapy
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
sleep quality
patient reported