Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Kuwait

Background :Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is common malignancy in Western countries. However, little known about this disease entity in our area. This study exploring the biology in out patients' population. Method:Patients with confirmed CLL under IGHV and TP53 mutational analysis at pres...

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Published in:Blood 2019-11, Vol.134 (Supplement_1), p.5467-5467
Main Authors: Alshemmari, Salem, Pandita, Ramesh, Hamadah, Abdulaziz, Alhuraiji, Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Background :Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is common malignancy in Western countries. However, little known about this disease entity in our area. This study exploring the biology in out patients' population. Method:Patients with confirmed CLL under IGHV and TP53 mutational analysis at presentation or during follow up. We also integrated other clinical and biological parameter in this study. Results: A total of 137 cases were analyzed, median age 61 years (range:34-89); 30% of the cases age was
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood-2019-127234