Patient, 70 years old. Admitted to the hematology department due to worsening well-being, progressive weakness, sweating, and pain in the right hypochondrium. Has suffered from chronic lymphocytic leukemia for 7 years. Objectively: skin is pale, dry. Liver +2 cm, spleen +3 cm, generalized lymphadenopathy. Peripheral blood analysis: WBC –160.5×109/L, RBC – 1.54×1012/L, Hb – 62 g/L, MCV – 140.4 fL, MCH – 40.1 pg, MCHC – 315 g/L, PLT –170.0×10^9/L, RDW – 23.2%, normoblasts 1 per 100 leukocytes, reticulocytes – 280‰. What disease do the laboratory data correspond to? Answer tomorrow.
Case Study: Interpreting Blood Test in CLL Patient
A hematology clinical case: evaluate complete blood count parameters in a 70-year-old patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute deterioration.
