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Tabuk University3rd Year Level 5 AY 1434-1435

Dr. Walid ZAMMITIMsc, PhD MLT

Faculty of Applied Medical SciencesDepartment Of Medical Lab. Technology

HEMATOLOGY 2. MLT. 307Chronic Lymphoproliferative Leukemic Disorders

CLLD

2Objectives1. Categorize types of CLLD 2. Diagnose based on lab results the following types of Leukemias: CLL; PLL;HCL3. Discuss characteristics which are used to differentiate those types of CLLD.4. State the clinical features and predominant cell type for the Leukemias listed in objective #2.5. Differentiate between a chronic and acute leukemia.6. Recognize cells typical of Hairy Cell Leukemia.3 The CLLD is a proliferation and accumulation of small mature B lymphocyte lineage in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs. About 99% of these disorders involve B-lymphocytes caused by a decreased rate of destruction of the malignant lymphocyte clone (rather than increased rate of production). T-lymphocytes cases are very few and tend to have poorer prognosis.4

This lymphocyte population were affirmed for the proliferation of B lymphocyte by the presence of monoclonal Ig in low intensity on surface of lymphocyte mostly IgM type. This main group of diseases (CLLD) compromises 3 major types of leukemias: CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (CLL) PROLYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (PLL) HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA (HCL)

5Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)6 CLL is the most common of the chronic lymphoproliferative leukemia disorders. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a neoplastic disease characterized by the accumulation of small mature-appearing CD5+ B lymphocytes in the blood, marrow, and lymphoid tissues. It is characterized by chronic persistent lymphocytosis which later infiltrate different organs. Adults affected mostly (90% above 50 years and 65% above 60) with males being more than twice the femalesPeak incidence between 60-80yrs.up to 60% asymptomatic. 9 year median survival, but varies greatly.7CLL: Introduction

The causes of this disease are unknown, It appears likely that genetic factors contribute to its development. The leukemic cells from nearly 50% of CLL patients can be found to have clonal chromosomal abnormalities,9 Del 13q14-23.1 is the most common chromosomal abnormality in CLL, followed in order by trisomy 12, del 11q22.3-q23.1, del 6q21-q23, and 14q abnormalities. Mutations of the P53 tumor suppressor gene at 17q13 are uncommon except in advanced disease.

Etiology (causes)High familial risk with two-fold to seven-fold higher risk.No documented association with environmental factors.No established viral etiology.In contrast to other forms of leukaemia; there is no higher incidence after previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy.10Etiology (causes) (Cont),11Clinical presentation:The disease occurs in older subject (above 60),rare before 40 years.Many cases discover routinely.Symmetrical enlargement of superficial lymph node is the most frequent clinical sign.(see Picture)Features of anemia.Splenomegaly & hepatomegaly are usual in later stage.Repeated bacterial or fungal infection.Thrombocytopenia (bleeding).Immunosuppression is a significant problem resulting from hypogammaglobulinaemia and cellular immune dysfunction (caused by a lack of B-lymphocytes and a resulting low level of immunglobulins (antibodies) in the blood).

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Symptoms usually are very mild and insidious ranging from mild to severe depending on the course of the disease. Common symptoms in early stages include: fatigue, general weakness, and less tolerance to exercise. Progressive late stages of the disease can present with severer symptoms all of which are caused by the complications of lymphs replacement of other normal blood cells such as: pallor, jaundice, fever, easy bruising, weight loss, recurrent infections, bone tenderness, edema, and infiltration of other organs (lymph nodes, liver, kidneys, skin, etc.).13Clinical presentation (cont),14Lab. diagnosis:CBC: *TWBCs: increased.Diff: lymphocytosis ,the absolute lymphocyte count is >5x109/l and may be up to 300x109/l .*RBCs: normocytic normochromic anemia is present in later stages, autoimmune haemolysis. * Platelets : thrombocytopenia may occur.Blood film:70-99% of white cells are mature lymphocyte= small lymphocytes with minimal cytoplasm and dense chromatin.Smudge or smear cells also present.(These are CLL cells ruptured during smear preparation)15

Smear, Smudge or basket cells are leukocytes that have been damaged during preparation of the peripheral blood smear.16

17Cont:Cytogenetic : The most common abnormalities are: Deletion of 13q14; Trisomy 12; Deletion of 11q23.

Bone marrow aspiration:Lymphocytic replacement of normal marrow ( lymphocytes comprise 25% -95% of all cells ). Reduced concentrations of serum Igs are found.Immunophenotyping:Shows that the lymphocytes are B cells (surface CD19+) Expressing surface IgM or IgD. This is shown to be monoclonal because of expression of only one form of light chain ( or only).cells are also CD5+&CD23+1718The diagnostic criteria for CLL1) A peripheral blood lymphocyte count of greater than 5 x 109/L, with less than 55% of the cells being atypical2) The cell should have the presence of B cell-specific differentiation antigens :(CD19, CD20, and CD23) and be CD5(+)3) A bone marrow aspirates showing greater than 25% lymphocytesThe major staging systems used for the classification of CLL are the Rai and Binet staging systemsThese systems have assisted clinicians in categorizing patients by prognosis, and have provided guidance on designing therapeuticstrategiesSurvival within each disease stage may vary significantly, particularly in patients with Rai stage 0 and Binet stage AThe median survival of patients with Rai stage 0 disease is approximately 12 years. Patients with Rai stages II through IV have median survival rates of 5 to 8yearsStaging CLL19StageDefinition Median Survival0Low riskLymphocytosis only (>15x109/l)

11yearsIIntermediate riskStage 0+enlarged lymph nodes:Lymphocytosis and lymphadenopathy11 yearsIIIntermediate riskStage 0+liver or/and spleen adenopathy:Lymphocytosis in blood and marrow with spleenomegaly and or hepatomegaly 8 yearsIIIHigh risk Stage 0+anemia organomegally or adenopathy: Lymphocytosis and anemia (hemoglobin