Large granular lymphocytic leukemia
| Large granular lymphocytic leukemia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | LGL leukemia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fatigue, neutropenia, anemia, splenomegaly, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Complications | Infections, autoimmune disorders |
| Onset | Typically in adults |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown, possibly autoimmune |
| Risks | Rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders |
| Diagnosis | Blood test, bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry |
| Differential diagnosis | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, Felty's syndrome |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Immunosuppressive therapy, chemotherapy, cyclosporine, methotrexate |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, often indolent |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL) is a type of leukemia that affects a specific type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. It is a slow-growing form of leukemia and symptoms may not appear for years. Treatment options include observation, immunosuppressive therapy, or chemotherapy.
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