Chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL

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  • Facts:
    MC type of leukemia
    Clonal proliferation of incompetent lymphocytes (B cells)
    Primarily affects older adults with median age of 65
  • History / PE:
    Fatigue
    Malaise
    Infection
    Lymphadenopathy
    Splenomegaly
  • Diagnosis:
    Smudge cells
    Lymphocytosis
    Lymph node biopsy
    Rai clinical staging
  • Treatment:
    Chemotherapy
    Non-curable
  • Notes:
    Thrombocytopenia is a poor prognostic factor
  • See Also:
    White blood cell disorders



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July 25th 2010