11 Questions
What is the peak incidence age for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)?
60-80 years
What is the morphology of lymphocytes in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)?
Nonfunctional
What is the male to female ratio in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)?
2:1
How is CLL usually detected?
By routine blood tests
What is a possible cause of CLL according to the text?
Chromosome changes
What is the most common symptom seen in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
Lymphadenopathy
Which of the following is not a common feature of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
Increased metabolism of cancer cells
What is the most common staging system used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
Binet staging system
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hairy cell leukemia (HCL)?
Splenomegaly and pancytopenia
What is the typical age of onset for hairy cell leukemia (HCL)?
Middle age (40-60 years)
Which type of leukemia is associated with a better prognosis compared to the others mentioned?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), a B-cell clonal lymphoproliferative disease where lymphocytes accumulate in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. Discover the demographics, genetic factors, aetiology, pathophysiology, and more about CLL.
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