Hairy Cell Leukemia: Hepatic Affinity Status Post Splenectomy

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Resident/Fellow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2023

Journal Title

Cureus

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare neoplasm of the B-cell lineage that is characterized by an indolent course and infiltration of the spleen, the bone marrow, and the reticuloendothelial system. Splenectomy is considered an effective treatment for peripheral cytopenia in patients with HCL. Hepatic involvement of hairy cells with infiltration of the sinusoidal endothelial cells is rarely reported in the literature and is not well understood. We present the case of an 88-year-old male with a history of traumatic splenectomy who was found to have a relapse of classic hairy cell leukemia within the hepatic portal system.

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