Lymphocytic leukemia
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LGL (large granular lymphocyte) leukemia, lymphatic leukemia, lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphogenous leukemia, lymphoid leukemia
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Narrower Terms
acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Scope Note
leukemia associated with hyperplasia and overactivity of the lymphoid tissue; there are increased numbers of circulating malignant lymphocytes and lymphoblasts.
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- Causes and Risk Factors In most cases, the cause of acute lymphocytic leukemia is not evident.
- Return to topCauses and Risk Factors Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is not associated with high-dose radiation or benzene exposures, as is the case withthe other three major types of leukemia.
- As suggested by its name, a lymphocytic leukemia is one that affects lymphocytes, which in a healthy individual comprise about 20 to 30 percent of the total white blood cell count.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is characterized by uncontrolled growth of blood cells.
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in children.
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