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prolymphocytic leukemia

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Disease Overview

A mature B- or T- cell leukemia with progressive clinical course. It is characterized by the presence of medium-sized lymphocytes with visible nucleoli (prolymphocytes) in the peripheral blood, bone marrow, and spleen.


Synonyms

  • PLL
  • prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T)
  • prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T-cell)
  • prolymphocytic leukemia
  • prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T)
  • prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T-cell)PLL
  • prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T)
  • prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T-cell)
  • prolymphocytic leukemia
  • prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T)
  • prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T-cell)

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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