Large granular lymphocytic leukemia

Large granular lymphocytic leukemia
Synonyms	LGL leukemia
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Fatigue, neutropenia, anemia, splenomegaly, rheumatoid arthritis
Complications	Infections, autoimmune disorders
Onset	Typically in adults
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Unknown, possibly autoimmune
Risks	Rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders
Diagnosis	Blood test, bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry
Differential diagnosis	Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, Felty's syndrome
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Immunosuppressive therapy, chemotherapy, cyclosporine, methotrexate
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable, often indolent
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL) is a type of leukemia that affects a specific type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. It is a slow-growing form of leukemia and symptoms may not appear for years. Treatment options include observation, immunosuppressive therapy, or chemotherapy.