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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia / edited by Pablo Oppezzo.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Oppezzo, Pablo, Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (464 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- IntechOpen 2012
- [Place of publication not identified] : InTech, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is considered a single disease with extremely variable course, and survival rates ranging from months to decades. It is clear that clinical heterogeneity reflects biologic diversity with at least two major subtypes in terms of cellular proliferation, clinical aggressiveness and prognosis. As CLL progresses, abnormal hematopoiesis results in pancitopenia and decreased immunoglobulin production, followed by nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue or malaise. A cure is usually not possible, and delayed treatment (until symptoms develop) is aimed at lengthening life and decreasing symptoms. Researchers are playing a lead role in investigating CLL's cause and the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of this disorder. Research programs are dedicated towards understanding the basic mechanisms underlying CLL with the hope of improving treatment options.
- Notes:
- Description based on: online resource; title from PDF information screen (InTech, viewed October 21, 2022).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9789535167464
- 9535167464
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