Familial chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Haematologica. 2003 Oct;88(10):1190-1.

Abstract

Familial aggregation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has been observed more frequently than familial aggregation of any other type of oncohematologic disorder. The presence of cells with a CLL-like immunophenotype (CLL-like cells) was recently documented in 13.5% healthy first-degree relatives of CLL patients. We present a family with CLL in which 2 brothers, a sister and their mother were affected.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged