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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Karyotyping and fluorescent in situ hybridization detect any chromosomal mutations involved in the development of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Histopathological findings on biopsy can be found here.[1]
Cytogenetic Tests
Cytogenetic Tests
- Detects any chromosomal mutations among chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. Common genetic mutations involved in the development of chronic lymphocytic leukemia can be found here.[1]
- Detects any chromosomal mutations occurring among chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. Common genetic mutations involved in the development of chronic lymphocytic leukemia can be found here.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hallek M (2015). “Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: 2015 Update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment”. Am J Hematol. 90 (5): 446–60. doi:10.1002/ajh.23979. PMID 25908509.
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