Un examen físico muestra inflamación en el bazo y posiblemente en el hígado y los ganglios linfáticos. Las articulaciones pueden mostrar signos de artritis reumatoidea.
Un CSC (conteo sanguíneo completo) puede mostrar una disminución en el número de glóbulos blancos llamados neutrófilos.
Una ecografía del área abdominal puede confirmar la inflamación del bazo.
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