Which of the following is true regarding the clinical course of chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
a. Aggressive disorder that presents with severe bleeding and anemia
b. Benign disorder that rarely requires treatment
c. Mild symptoms but usually fatal within 6 months
d. Incurable but with a median survival of approximately 10 years
ANS: D
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is regarded as an indolent lymphoproliferative disorder. It is currently incurable, and the median survival is up to 10 years.
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