78 Lymphocytosis and Lymphocytopenia Flashcards
Lymphocytosis is defined as an absolute lymphocyte count exceeding
4 × 10 9 /L
TRUE OR FALSE
The normal absolute lymphocyte count is significantly higher in childhood
TRUE
The normal absolute lymphocyte count is significantly higher in childhood
Blood film association
Reactive lymphocytes:
Large granular lymphocytes:
Smudge cells:
Blasts:
Blood film association
Reactive lymphocytes: infectious mononucleosis
Large granular lymphocytes: large granular lymphocytic leukemia
Smudge cells: chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Blasts: acute lymphocytic leukemia
Patients with ______________________ leukemia may have only transient lymphocytosis that is induced by stress or exercise.
Large granular lymphocytic leukemia
A syndrome in patients who have expanded populations of monoclonal B cells without other associated clinical signs or symptoms
Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis
Defined as the expansion of a monoclonal population of B cells with an absolute B-cell count of less than 5.0 × 10 9 /L in the absence of organomegaly, lymphadenopathy, extramedullary involvement, and cytopenias
Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis
Absolute B cell count of Low-count MBL/ screening MBL
<0.5 × 10 9 /L
Absolute B cell count of High-count MBL/clinical MBL
≥0.5 × 10 9 /L
TRUE OR FALSE
Individuals with known high-count MBL should not be considered suitable for blood donation
TRUE
Individuals with known high-count MBL should not be considered suitable for blood donation, and whether this applies to low-count MBL is a matter of investigation.
Both has risk for infection and not eligible for stem-cell donation
TRUE OR FALSE
Low-count MBL require routine followup by a hematologist because of the progression of low-count MBL to high-count MBL and CLL.
FALSE
Low-count MBL does not require routine followup by a hematologist because the progression of low-count MBL to high-count MBL and CLL is negligibe
TRUE OR FALSE
High-count MBL is biologically indistinguishable from CLL. High-count MBL is characterized by having a higher risk of infection, development of nonhematologic cancer, and progression to CLL compared with low-count MBL.
TRUE
High-count MBL is biologically indistinguishable from CLL. High-count MBL is characterized by having a higher risk of infection, development of nonhematologic cancer, and progression to CLL compared with low-count MBL.
The risk of progression requiring CLL-specific treatment among individuals with high-count MBL
1%–2% per year
Patients with high-count MBL are at an increased risk of developing a nonhematologic cancer (breast, lung, and gastrointestinal tract) by a factor of
2
Individuals with high-count MBL should be followed with a physical examination and complete blood count with differential counts by a hematologist every _______ months, and monitored for progression to CLL
6–12 months
A chronic, moderate increase in absolute lymphocyte counts (>4 × 10 9 /L) without evidence for infection or other conditions that can increase the lymphocyte count
Persistent Polyclonal Lymphocytosis of B Lymphocytes
Mostly affects middle-aged women who often are human leukocyte antigen DR7–positive and is associated with smoking.
Persistent Polyclonal Lymphocytosis of B Lymphocytes
Characteristic of lymphocytes in Persistent Polyclonal Lymphocytosis
- CD27+ IgM+IgD+ B cells
- Binucleated lymphocytes
- Increased IgM serum levels
Specific morphologic features predictive of Persistent Polyclonal Lymphocytosis of B Lymphocytes
Basophilic vacuolated cytoplasm and monocytoid changes
Conditions associated with an increase in the absolute number of lymphocytes secondary to a physiologic or pathophysiologic response to infection, toxins, cytokines, or unknown factors.
SECONDARY (REACTIVE) LYMPHOCYTOSIS
The most common cause reactive lymphocytosis
Infectious Mononucleosis
In cases of mononucleosis secondary to infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the atypical lymphocytes commonly consist of polyclonal populations of
CD8+ T cells, γ/δ T cells, and CD16+CD56+ NK cells