Hairy Cell Leukemia: Hepatic Affinity Status Post Splenectomy
Author Type(s)
Resident/Fellow
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2023
DOI
10.7759/cureus.39830
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.
Recommended Citation
Dhanesar, G. K., Livingston, J., Maroules, M., & Lee, S. H. (2023). Hairy Cell Leukemia: Hepatic Affinity Status Post Splenectomy. Cureus, 15 (6), 39830-39830. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.39830
