Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) is the common chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) precursor condition. It is characterized by a circulating population of clonal B-cells with an absolute B-cell count 5×10^9/L, the normal count with clonal cells, and no evidence of enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, or low blood counts. These clonal B-cells are usually identical to the clonal B-cells in those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Mayo Clinic individuals who did not have a prior diagnosis of blood abnormality for MBL and followed their progression.
Dr. Susan Slager from Mayo Clinic, discusses results presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2021 annual meeting.
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