[CD5-negative B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) associated with massive splenomegaly and without lymphadenopathy]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 1995 Oct;36(10):1230-2.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 39-year-old male was referred to our hospital in June, 1993, because of leukocytosis. Physical examinations showed massive splenomegaly without any lymphadenopathy. The white blood cell count was 13,800/microliters with 87% morphologically mature lymphocytes. Bone marrow aspirate revealed hypercellularity with 67% lymphocytes morphologically similar to peripheral lymphocytes. The lymphocytes displayed monoclonal rearrangements of immunoglobulin genes and the phenotype of CD5-CD19+CD20+ CD21+ and Smlg+. Splenectomy was effective against neutropenia and thromboytopenia. The clinical and laboratory findings of this case were unusual compared to those of typical B-CLL in massive splenomegaly, no lymphadenopathy and CD5-phenotype, suggesting the heterogeneity of B-CLL.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • CD5 Antigens / immunology*
  • Gene Rearrangement
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins / genetics
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications*
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / genetics
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / immunology
  • Lymphatic Diseases
  • Male
  • Splenomegaly / complications*
  • Splenomegaly / surgery

Substances

  • CD5 Antigens
  • Immunoglobulins