A 60-year-old patient has been found to have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal blood counts ...

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A 60-year-old patient has been found to have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal blood counts except for lymphocytosis. What is the recommended management approach?

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Watchful waiting

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Immediate chemotherapy

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Oral steroids

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High-dose IV immunoglobulins

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Bone marrow transplant referral

MCQ (SBA): Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

A 60-year-old patient has been found to have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) on a routine blood test. He is asymptomatic with normal blood counts except for lymphocytosis. What is the recommended management approach?