The presence of < 5 × 109/L B lymphocytes in the absence of either lymphadenopathy or organomegaly (as discovered by physical examination or imaging studies), or of disease-related cytopenias or symptoms, is considered diagnostic for MBL. Gumprecht nuclear shadows, or smudge cells, found as cellular debris are further morphologic features frequently associated with CLL.
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Cite this: Mohammad Muhsin Chisti. Fast Five Quiz: Workup for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Medscape - Nov 30, 2021.
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