Abstract
An unusual case of chronic lymphocytic leukemia presenting in association with aplastic anemia is discussed, along with a review of the few previously reported cases. Possible humoral and cellular autoimmune mechanisms are examined as possible causes of marrow aplasia in this setting.
Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Aged
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Anemia, Aplastic / complications*
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Anemia, Aplastic / diagnosis
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Anemia, Aplastic / drug therapy
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Anemia, Aplastic / pathology
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Biopsy
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Bone Marrow / pathology
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Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications*
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / diagnosis
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / drug therapy
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / pathology
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Cyclosporine