Prolymphocytic transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report of lengthy survival after intensive chemotherapy.
A case of prolymphocytic transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is presented in which complete peripheral morphometric remission and lengthy survival were observed after intensive chemotherapy. The case is discussed within the context of the reported therapeutic experience.
Roberts
J D
JD
Vermont Regional Cancer Center, Burlington 05401.
Tindle
B H
BH
MacPherson
B R
BR
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology*; D015463:Leukemia, Prolymphocytic / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012074:Remission Induction; D013997:Time Factors
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents