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1
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Define chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

A

monoclonal proliferation of well differentiated lymphocytes which are almost always B cells.

2
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epidemiology of CLL?

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  • 90% are > 50 yrs

* More common in MALES

3
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presenting symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia?

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•	Asymptomatic
•     Lymphadenopathy 
•	Splenomegaly
•	Systemic Symptoms: 
o	Lethargy 
o	Malaise 
o	Night sweats 
o	Anorexia and weight loss 
•	Symptoms of Bone Marrow Failure
4
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what is a complication of CLL?

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• CLL can transform into high grade lymphoma (a type of non-hodgkins) as part of Richter’s transformation
- Signs of NEW B symptoms

5
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what will blood show?

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  • Lymphocytosis

* Low Hb

6
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what will the blood film show?

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  • shows smear cells

- small/medium sized lymphocytes

7
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gold standard investigation for CLL?

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• immunophenotyping