It has higher occurrences in Ashkenazi Jewish men
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
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.
It is called hairy cell leukemia because the cells have tiny hair-like projections when viewed under the microscope
The median age at which people develop HCL is 52 years.
Yes
Yes
There are many different types of leukemia. Some are acute and some are more chronic. Hairy cell leukemia is one of the worst types. It matures faster than most.
Hairy cell leukemia
leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
It was first described in 1958