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What is the diagnostic criterion for circulating clonal B cells?
What is the diagnostic criterion for circulating clonal B cells?
- >5 x10e9/l persisting for >3 months (correct)
- >3 x10e9/l persisting for >1 month
- >2 x10e9/l persisting for >2 months
- >10 x10e9/l persisting for >6 months
What is the significance of a CLL Score of 4 or 5?
What is the significance of a CLL Score of 4 or 5?
- Occurs in 92% of CLL cases (correct)
- Is a significant predictor of prognosis
- Indicates aggressive CLL
- Indicates early-stage CLL
What is the characteristic surface immunophenotype of CLL?
What is the characteristic surface immunophenotype of CLL?
- Surface Ig weak, CD5+, CD23+, CD79b- (correct)
- Surface Ig strong, CD5-, CD23-, CD79b+
- Surface Ig weak, CD5-, CD23+, CD79b+
- Surface Ig strong, CD5+, CD23-, CD79b+
What is the diagnosis when >15% prolymphocytes are present?
What is the diagnosis when >15% prolymphocytes are present?
What is the term for a CD5+ monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis that is detectable on a routine FBC?
What is the term for a CD5+ monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis that is detectable on a routine FBC?
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