There eventually is enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Common to all leukemias are the tendency to bleed and the resultant anemia and increased susceptibility to infection. The diagnosis of leukemia requires confirmation of leukemic cells in the bone marrow by bone marrow biopsy and aspiration.
River Phoenix's autopsy showed deadly levels of cocaine and morphine (heroin shows up as morphine, as it's metabolized by the body), Valium, marijuana and ephedrine. Ephedrine is the main ingredient found in crystal meth. Official cause of death was Acute multiple drug ingestion. River Phoenix was just 23 years old.
Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker died from 'traumatic injury and burns', death certificate reveals. Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker did not die from the impact of the crash alone - he also burned alive, his death certificate has confirms. The 40-year-old's official cause of death was given as the 'combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries' by an LA County Coroner.