A 62-year-old man is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) incidentally on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal Hb and pl...

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A 62-year-old man is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) incidentally on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal Hb and platelets. What is the recommended management?

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Watchful waiting

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Immediate chemotherapy

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Radiotherapy to lymph nodes

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Bone marrow transplant

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High-dose steroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)

A 62-year-old man is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) incidentally on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal Hb and platelets. What is the recommended management?