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Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)

  • Last Modified: 07/16/2012

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General Information About Hairy Cell Leukemia

Hairy cell leukemia is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder that is easily controlled. The decision to treat is based on symptomatic cytopenias, massive splenomegaly, or the presence of other complications. About 10% of all patients will never require therapy.