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*Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
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* Incidence
  1.8-3/100 000/year
* UK Incidence
  2,750/year
* Median age
 68 years
* M:F ratio
  2:1

CLL - arrow indicates typical smear cell
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*Disease Name;
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

*Synonyms;
Chronic lymphatic leukaemia, chronic lymphoid leukaemia

*Description;

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) affects the lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are white blood cells which produce antibodies and which are vital parts of the body's immune system.

For a limited period (until the end of January 2008) a special CLL-themed issue of British Journal of Haematology is available online without subscription. Just follow this link - BJHaem CLL-themed issue

Last updated 24/02/2010
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