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Would wbc be high if tumor?
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Not necessarilly: Leukemia: yes. For a sarcoma, probably not. It varies a lot based on tumor type, concomittant infections, etc. A super high WBC is suspicous for malignancy (leukemia) and usually needs a formal workup.
Answered 6/10/2014
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