What are the likely diagnoses for a patient with splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia?

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Differential Diagnosis for Enlarged Spleen, Elevated White Blood Cell Count, and Decreased Platelets

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis

    • Hematological Malignancy (e.g., Leukemia or Lymphoma): This diagnosis is likely due to the combination of an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis), and decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia), which are common findings in hematological malignancies.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses

    • Mononucleosis: This condition, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, can lead to splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia.
    • Hepatic Disease (e.g., Liver Cirrhosis): Liver disease can cause splenomegaly due to portal hypertension, and thrombocytopenia due to splenic sequestration.
    • Autoimmune Disorders (e.g., Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia): Certain autoimmune disorders can cause thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, and splenomegaly.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses

    • Sepsis: Although less likely, sepsis can cause splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia, and is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
    • Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): This rare but life-threatening condition can cause splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia, and requires prompt recognition and treatment.
  • Rare Diagnoses

    • Lymphoprotorative Disorders (e.g., Castleman Disease): These rare disorders can cause splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia.
    • Storage Diseases (e.g., Gaucher Disease): Certain storage diseases can cause splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia due to splenic infiltration and sequestration.
    • Tropical Diseases (e.g., Malaria or Tropical Splenomegaly Syndrome): These diseases can cause splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia, and should be considered in patients with a relevant travel history.

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