Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma: Clinical and Pathological Features

Course Authors:
Ryan Gill, MD, PhD
Resident

William Karlon, MD, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor

Joan Etzell, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• describe the clinical presentation and underlying pathophysiology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
• recognize the morphologic features of CLL/SLL.
• describe the initial diagnostic workup and staging of a patient with CLL/SLL.
• discuss current and newly developed testing for prognostic markers in CLL.
• analyze clinical course and treatment options.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.