Unusual Presentation of T-cell Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia

Cureus. 2022 Jul 11;14(7):e26742. doi: 10.7759/cureus.26742. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia is a rare chronic lymphoproliferative disorder that can arise from T- or natural killer-cell lineages. It is an indolent disease that typically occurs in the sixth decade of life. Most cases of T-cell LGL leukemia (T-LGL) are associated with autoimmune disorders. Patients with T-LGL are generally asymptomatic; however, they can present with symptoms related to neutropenia, infections, and autoimmune disorders. Here, we report two cases of T-LGL in which the patients presented with liver dysfunction.

Keywords: large granulocytic lymphocyte; leukemia; liver disease; liver dysfunction; t-lgl.

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  • Case Reports