Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what is chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) caused by?
A
monoclonal proliferation of well-differentiated lymphocytes which are almost always B-cells
2
Q
what is the most common form of leukaemia seen in adults?
A
chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
3
Q
what are the features of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)?
A
- often none
- anorexia, weight loss
- bleeding, infections
- lymphadenopathy
4
Q
what is seen in FBC in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)?
A
- lymphocytosis
- anaemia
- thrombocytopenia
5
Q
what is seen on blood film in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)?
A
smudge/smear cells
