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F J Richardson1

  • 1Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287-4170, USA.

Journal of Pastoral Care
|April 17, 2001
PubMed
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A routine physical exam revealed leukemia in a 37-year-old man. Despite needing a bone marrow transplant, his survival was limited to a few months post-diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • A 37-year-old male, previously healthy, underwent an annual physical exam.
  • Family history of heart disease prompted a cholesterol check.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate an unexpected finding during a routine physical examination.
  • To determine the cause of abnormal blood test results.

Main Methods:

  • Routine blood test during an annual physical exam.
  • Diagnostic evaluation following abnormal blood work.

Main Results:

  • The blood test revealed leukemia, not elevated cholesterol.
  • Bone marrow transplant was indicated for survival.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection of leukemia can occur unexpectedly during routine health screenings.
  • The case highlights the importance of comprehensive blood work and family history in diagnosis.