 | Incidence | | | 1.8-3/100 000/year |
| UK Incidence | | | 2,750/year |
| Median age | | | 68 years |
| M:F ratio | | | 2:1 |
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|  |  | Disease Name; |
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
| Synonyms; |
Chronic lymphatic leukaemia, chronic lymphoid leukaemia
| Description; |
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) affects the lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are white blood cells which produce antibodies and which are vital parts of the body's immune system.
For a limited period (until the end of January 2008) a special CLL-themed issue of British Journal of Haematology is available online without subscription. Just follow this link - BJHaem CLL-themed issue
Last updated 18/12/2007 |
