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Immunoglobulin Gene Sequence Analysis In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: From Patient Material To Sequence Interpretation
Published on: November 26, 2018
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Occurring in a Case of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
İ C Haznedaroğlu1, M C Savaş2, M Benekli2
1a aSection of Hematology.
Abstract:
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a disease characterized by variable clinical presentation and a prolonged course. However, a small proportion of cases may evolve to more aggressive forms. These include acute leukemic blastic crises of both myeloid and lymphoid types, prolymphocytoid transformation, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. We describe a case of B-CLL treated with chlorambucil, in whom a picture of acute lymphoblastic leukemia of pre-B type developed. The diagnosis of both forms of leukemia is well documented on the basis of morphological, cytochemical and immunological findings. Documentation and investigation of cases of ALL occurring in CLL is of importance to determine whether the transformation represents a clonal evolution of the original CLL or an independent second malignancy in an immunocomprimised patient.
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