🩸CLL primarily affects B lymphocytes and is most common in patients over 70 years old.
🛡️Excessive proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes in CLL can lead to hypo gammaglobulinemia and increased risk of infections.
💀CLL can cause bone marrow crowding, resulting in neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
🔬Lymphocytosis, with high levels of lymphocytes in the blood, is a common feature of CLL.
❔The exact cause of CLL is unknown but may involve genetic and environmental factors.
Who is most at risk for developing CLL?
—CLL is most common in patients over 70 years old.
What are the symptoms of CLL?
—Common symptoms of CLL include fatigue, weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes, and frequent infections.
How is CLL diagnosed?
—CLL is typically diagnosed through a blood test that reveals a high number of lymphocytes.
What is the treatment for CLL?
—Treatment for CLL can vary depending on the stage and severity of the disease, but may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or stem cell transplant.
Is CLL curable?
—While CLL is not considered curable, many patients can live with the disease for years with regular monitoring and appropriate treatment.
00:22CLL primarily affects B lymphocytes and is most common in patients over 70 years old.
02:21Excessive proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes in CLL can lead to hypo gammaglobulinemia and increased risk of infections.
08:18CLL can cause bone marrow crowding, resulting in neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
09:59Lymphocytosis, with high levels of lymphocytes in the blood, is a common feature of CLL.
