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Are Bruises On The Shin Associated With Leukemia?
Question: can 3 bruises on the shin be the only sign of leukemia
Brief Answer:
Hello, they can be.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the query.
So in early disease, there can be a minimal sign like small bruises and petechiae which represent either coagulopathy or low platelet count associated with leukemia. Fever, XXXXXXX bleeding, any enlarged nodes may or may not be there. However, this should be very uncommon.
Although, more common causes include local trauma, and infection.
Thanks and regards
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Hello, they can be.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the query.
So in early disease, there can be a minimal sign like small bruises and petechiae which represent either coagulopathy or low platelet count associated with leukemia. Fever, XXXXXXX bleeding, any enlarged nodes may or may not be there. However, this should be very uncommon.
Although, more common causes include local trauma, and infection.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further
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