Precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Definition

The most frequent type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Approximately 75% of cases occur in children under six years of age. This is a good prognosis leukemia. In the pediatric age group the complete remission rate is approximately 95% and the disease free survival rate is 70%. Approximately 80% of children appear to be cured. In the adult age group the complete remission rate is 60-85%. (WHO, 2001)

Also known as B cell precursor type acute leukaemia, B cell precursor type acute leukemia, B-cell precursor type acute leukaemia, B-cell precursor type acute leukemia, B-precursor ALL, precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, precursor B-cell acute lymphocytic leukaemia, precursor B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, precursor B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia/lymphoma, precursor B-lymphoblastic leukaemia, precursor B-lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-precursor ALL), precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia, precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-precursor ALL) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0080638 per MONDO
• NCIT C8644 per MONDO
• Orphanet 99860 per MONDO
• UMLS C0349636 per MONDO

Affected Organs