Leukemia, Lymphocytic
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Leukemia associated with hyperplasia and overactivity of the lymphoid tissue. There are increased numbers of circulating malignant lymphocytes and lymphoblasts. (Dorland, 28th ed, p919) |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics; do not use /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct |
| Also Called: |
Leukemia, Large Granular Lymphocytic |
Leukemia, Lymphocytic Categories.
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Leukemia, B-Cell |
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute - Lymphocytic leukemia where cells show little differentiation. There are three major subgroups (FAB L1, L2, & L3) based on distinguishing characteristics of the blast cells. Adult and childhood forms of the disease show biological differences as well. |
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic |
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Leukemia, T-Cell - A subtype of lymphocytic leukemia classified as acute or chronic depending on the degree of cell differentiation, not the duration of the disease. |
Leukemia, Lymphocytic Definitions and Terms
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