Shuchismita ., Iffat Jamal , Vijayanand Choudhary,
Volume 19, Issue 1 (4-2025)
Abstract
Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is characterized by pancytopenia and usually associated with massive splenomegaly, however the same may not be true in the clinical settings. Here we report a case of HCL without the classical clinical feature of splenomegaly. Absence of splenomegaly doesn’t exclude he diagnosis of HCL. A careful study of morphological findings on bone marrow aspirate and biopsy followed by appropriate ancillary tests aids in correct diagnosis. A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosing and appropriately
managing such cases. A strong suspicion on morphology in such cases is a prerequisite for reaching onto a correct diagnosis , even in absence of usual clinical presentation.