title: An unusual case of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
abstract: The degree of involvement of the bone marrow in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is shown to closely correlate to the clinical stage of the disease. A patient with CLL who has been on chronic steroid therapy is described, with marrow findings inconsistent with his clinical presentation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford 08084.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Hollander
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000187:drug effects; D001856:Bone Marrow Examination; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010976:Platelet Count; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids; D011241:Prednisone