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Hairy cell leukemia surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The predominant therapy for hairy cell leukemia is chemotherapy. Surgical management, such as splenectomy, may be required in certain cases.
Surgery
Surgery
The predominant therapy for hairy cell leukemia is chemotherapy. Surgical management, such as splenectomy, may be required in certain cases.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Robak T (August 2006). “Current treatment options in hairy cell leukemia and hairy cell leukemia variant”. Cancer Treat. Rev. 32 (5): 365–76. doi:10.1016/j.ctrv.2006.04.010. PMID 16781083.
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