📋Overview
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is a type of slow-growing blood cancer involving the accumulation of abnormal mature B lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues. This condition is distinguished from other leukemias by its unique biological features and a clinical course that typically progresses gradually.
As the most common form of adult leukemia in Western countries, this malignancy involves the production of white blood cells that do not function correctly. These abnormal cells can eventually crowd out healthy blood cells within the bone marrow and circulatory system over an extended period.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023434Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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