Prolymphocytic leukemia

Prolymphocytic leukemia

Definition

A mature B- or T- cell leukemia with progressive clinical course. It is characterized by the presence of medium-sized lymphocytes with visible nucleoli (prolymphocytes) in the peripheral blood, bone marrow, and spleen.

Also known as prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T-cell), prolymphocytic leukaemia (B or T), prolymphocytic leukemia, prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T-cell), prolymphocytic leukemia (B or T) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone marrow Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0