The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known

Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte

It is called hairy cell leukemia because the cells have tiny hair-like projections when viewed under the microscope

Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte

Hairy Cell Leukemia or HCL is a hematological malignancy and is a very rare form of leukemia accounting for less than 2% of leukemia cases. It effects men more than women.