CLL Flashcards

1
Q

what reduces the risk of infections in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia with documented hypogammaglobulinemia?

A

Intravenous immunoglobulin G replacement therapy (therefore, measure immunoglobulin levels in patients with recurrent PNA)

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  1. What type of anemia is common in patients with CLL?

2. What test can confirm the diagnosis?

A
  1. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

2. A direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test can confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.

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3
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a deletion of chromosome 17p is concerning because?

A

it is associated with a short median survival (less than 3 years)

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