Pathology Consultation on Evaluating Prognosis in Incidental Monoclonal Lymphocytosis and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Siddon AJ, Rinder HM. Pathology Consultation on Evaluating Prognosis in Incidental Monoclonal Lymphocytosis and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2013, 139: 708-712. PMID: 23690112, DOI: 10.1309/ajcplir4gzwx3xka.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsADP-ribosyl Cyclase 1Beta 2-MicroglobulinFlow CytometryGene Rearrangement, B-LymphocyteHumansImmunoglobulin Heavy ChainsImmunoglobulin Variable RegionIncidental FindingsLeukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-CellLymphocytosisMaleMiddle AgedMutationPrognosisWatchful WaitingZAP-70 Protein-Tyrosine KinaseConceptsChronic lymphocytic leukemiaEarly-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemiaStage chronic lymphocytic leukemiaDisease progressionLymphocytic leukemiaImmunoglobulin heavy chain variable (IGHV) gene mutational statusMonoclonal B-cell lymphoproliferative disorderLaboratory evaluationOvert chronic lymphocytic leukemiaMonoclonal B-cell lymphocytosisB-cell lymphoproliferative disordersAggressive disease progressionSignificant disease progressionIndolent clinical courseSerum β2-microglobulinRoutine laboratory evaluationB-cell lymphocytosisZAP-70 expressionGene mutational statusMonoclonal lymphocytosisClinical courseExpectant observationLymphoproliferative disordersTherapeutic optionsPrognostic marker