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{{SK}} T-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia | {{SK}} T-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia; "Knobby" type of T-cell leukemia; T-prolymphocytic leukemia/T-cell lymphocytic leukemia- Kiel; T-PLL | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''T-cell-prolymphocytic leukemia''' (also known as ''T-PLL'') is a rare, mature T-cell leukemia with aggressive behavior and predilection for blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and skin.<ref name="who1">Jaffe E.S., Harris N.L., Stein H., Vardiman J.W. (eds): [http://www.iarc.fr/WHO-BlueBooks/BBwebsite/bb3.html World Health Organization Classification of Tumors]. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Haemopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. IARC Press: Lyon 2001</ref> T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia was first described by Catovsky in 1973.<ref name="wiki">Catovsky D, Galetto J, Okos A, Galton DA, Wiltshaw E, Stathopoulos G. Prolymphocytic leukaemia of B and T cell type. Lancet </ref> There is no classification system for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. The inversion of [[chromosome 14]] (14q11) has been associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is very rare, and it represents 2% of all small lymphocytic leukemias in adults. T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among young adult patients aged between 30 to 40 years old. Males are slightly more affected with are more commonly affected with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia than females. Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include: high [[lymphocyte]] count (> 100 x 109/L), [[anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], and negative HTLV-1 serology.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> There are no specific imaging findings associated with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. Prognosis is generally poor, and the median survival time of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is approximately 7 months.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> The mainstay of therapy for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is [[alemtuzumab]] (anti-CD52). However, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is often resistant to therapy. Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants is the mainstay of therapy for patients who achieve remission.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
T-cell-prolymphocytic leukemia (also known as ''T-PLL'') is a mature T-cell leukemia with aggressive behavior and predilection for blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and skin | |||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia was first | *T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia was first described by Catovsky in 1973.<ref name="wiki">Catovsky D, Galetto J, Okos A, Galton DA, Wiltshaw E, Stathopoulos G. Prolymphocytic leukaemia of B and T cell type. Lancet </ref> | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia | *There is no classification system for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
* | *T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia arises from mature (post-thymic) T-cell, which is normally involved in in cell-mediated immunity. | ||
*The inversion of chromosome 14 (14q11) has been associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. | |||
*Patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia have TCR gene rearrangements for the γ and δ chains. | |||
*Mutations of chromosome 8 are seen approximately 75% of patients. | |||
*The | *On gross pathology, characteristic findings of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*On gross pathology, characteristic findings of | :*No remarkable findings | ||
*On microscopic histopathological analysis, characteristic findings of | *On microscopic histopathological analysis, characteristic findings of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*The immunophenotype CD4+/CD8- (present in 60% of cases) | |||
:*The immunophenotype CD4+/CD8+ (present in 25%) | |||
:*The immunophenotype CD4-/CD8+ (15% of cases) | |||
'''Pan-T antigens''' | |||
:*[[CD2]] negative | |||
:*[[CD3]] negative | |||
:*[[CD7]] negative | |||
:*TdT positive | |||
:*[[CD1a]] positive | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
* Common causes of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include: | * Common causes of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*Genetic mutations (e.g. Trisomy 8, chromosomal abnormalities) | |||
==Differentiating T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia from Other Diseases== | ==Differentiating T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia from Other Diseases== | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [ | *T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [[lymphadenopathy]], [[hepatomegaly]], and [[fever]], such as:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*[ | :*[[Sézary syndrome]] | ||
:*[ | :*[[Cutaneous T cell lymphoma]] | ||
:*[ | :*Angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma | ||
:*[[B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia]] | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
* T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is very rare, and it represents 2% of all small lymphocytic leukemias in adults. | * T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is very rare, and it represents 2% of all small lymphocytic leukemias in adults. | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among patients aged between 30 to 40 years old. | *T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among patients aged between 30 to 40 years old.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among young adults. | *T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among young adults. | ||
===Gender=== | ===Gender=== | ||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia | *Males are slightly more affected with are more commonly affected with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia than females. | ||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
*There is no racial predilection for | *There is no racial predilection for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
* | *There are no risk factors associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
== Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | == Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
*The majority of patients with | *The majority of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia are symptomatic at the time of diagnosis. | ||
*Early clinical features, include | *Early clinical features, include fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy. | ||
*If left untreated, patients with | *If left untreated, patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia may progress to develop multiple organ failure. | ||
*Common complications of | *Common complications of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Prognosis is generally poor, | :*[[Graft-versus-host disease]] (allogeneic transplant) | ||
:*[[Infection|Infections]] | |||
:*[[Bleeding : Overview|Bleeding]] | |||
*Prognosis is generally poor, and the median survival time of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is approximately 7 months.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
=== Symptoms === | === Symptoms === | ||
*Symptoms of | *Symptoms of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia may include the following:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*Fever | :*[[Fever]] | ||
:*Weight loss | :*[[Weight loss]] | ||
:*Night sweats | :*[[Night sweats]] | ||
=== Physical Examination === | === Physical Examination === | ||
*Patients with | *Patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia usually appear pale and malnourished. | ||
*Physical examination may be remarkable for: | *Physical examination may be remarkable for:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:* | :*[[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
:*Generalized lymphadenopathy | :*[[Splenomegaly]] | ||
:*[[Generalized lymphadenopathy]] | |||
:*Skin infiltration | :*Skin infiltration | ||
'''Peripheral Blood Smear''' | |||
:*Medium-sized lymphocytes | |||
:*Single nucleoli and basophilic cytoplasm | |||
:*The nuclei are usually round to oval in shape, | |||
:*Irregular nuclear outline that is similar to the cerebriform nuclear shape seen in Sézary syndrome. | |||
:*A small cell variant comprises 20% of all T-PLL cases, and the Sézary cell-like (cerebriform) variant is seen in 5% of cases | |||
=== Laboratory Findings === | === Laboratory Findings === | ||
*Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of | *Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*High lymphocyte count (> 100 x 109/L) | :*High lymphocyte count (> 100 x 109/L) | ||
:*Anemia | :*[[Anemia]] | ||
:*Thrombocytopenia | :*[[Thrombocytopenia]] | ||
:*Negative HTLV-1 serology | |||
===Imaging Findings=== | ===Imaging Findings=== | ||
*There are no specific imaging findings associated with | *There are no specific imaging findings associated with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
=== Medical Therapy === | === Medical Therapy === | ||
* | *The mainstay of therapy for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:<ref name="pmid23382603">{{cite journal |vauthors=Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR |title=T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia |journal=Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) |volume=26 |issue=1 |pages=19–21 |year=2013 |pmid=23382603 |pmc=3523759 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
:*[[Alemtuzumab]] (anti-CD52) | |||
*T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is often resistant to therapy. | |||
*[ | |||
* | |||
=== Surgery === | === Surgery === | ||
* | *Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants is the mainstay of therapy for patients who achieve remission. | ||
=== Prevention === | === Prevention === | ||
*There are no primary preventive measures available for | *There are no primary preventive measures available for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:53, 24 May 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: T-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia; "Knobby" type of T-cell leukemia; T-prolymphocytic leukemia/T-cell lymphocytic leukemia- Kiel; T-PLL
Overview
T-cell-prolymphocytic leukemia (also known as T-PLL) is a rare, mature T-cell leukemia with aggressive behavior and predilection for blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and skin.[1] T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia was first described by Catovsky in 1973.[2] There is no classification system for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. The inversion of chromosome 14 (14q11) has been associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is very rare, and it represents 2% of all small lymphocytic leukemias in adults. T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among young adult patients aged between 30 to 40 years old. Males are slightly more affected with are more commonly affected with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia than females. Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include: high lymphocyte count (> 100 x 109/L), anemia, thrombocytopenia, and negative HTLV-1 serology.[3] There are no specific imaging findings associated with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia. Prognosis is generally poor, and the median survival time of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is approximately 7 months.[3] The mainstay of therapy for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is alemtuzumab (anti-CD52). However, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is often resistant to therapy. Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants is the mainstay of therapy for patients who achieve remission.[3]
Historical Perspective
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia was first described by Catovsky in 1973.[2]
Classification
- There is no classification system for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.[3]
Pathophysiology
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia arises from mature (post-thymic) T-cell, which is normally involved in in cell-mediated immunity.
- The inversion of chromosome 14 (14q11) has been associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.
- Patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia have TCR gene rearrangements for the γ and δ chains.
- Mutations of chromosome 8 are seen approximately 75% of patients.
- On gross pathology, characteristic findings of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- No remarkable findings
- On microscopic histopathological analysis, characteristic findings of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- The immunophenotype CD4+/CD8- (present in 60% of cases)
- The immunophenotype CD4+/CD8+ (present in 25%)
- The immunophenotype CD4-/CD8+ (15% of cases)
Pan-T antigens
Causes
- Common causes of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- Genetic mutations (e.g. Trisomy 8, chromosomal abnormalities)
Differentiating T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia from Other Diseases
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia must be differentiated from other diseases that cause lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, and fever, such as:[3]
- Sézary syndrome
- Cutaneous T cell lymphoma
- Angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma
- B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
Epidemiology and Demographics
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is very rare, and it represents 2% of all small lymphocytic leukemias in adults.
Age
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among patients aged between 30 to 40 years old.[3]
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is more commonly observed among young adults.
Gender
- Males are slightly more affected with are more commonly affected with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia than females.
Race
- There is no racial predilection for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.
Risk Factors
- There are no risk factors associated with the development of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.[3]
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
- The majority of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia are symptomatic at the time of diagnosis.
- Early clinical features, include fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy.
- If left untreated, patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia may progress to develop multiple organ failure.
- Common complications of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- Graft-versus-host disease (allogeneic transplant)
- Infections
- Bleeding
- Prognosis is generally poor, and the median survival time of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is approximately 7 months.[3]
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Symptoms of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia may include the following:[3]
Physical Examination
- Patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia usually appear pale and malnourished.
- Physical examination may be remarkable for:[3]
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Skin infiltration
Peripheral Blood Smear
- Medium-sized lymphocytes
- Single nucleoli and basophilic cytoplasm
- The nuclei are usually round to oval in shape,
- Irregular nuclear outline that is similar to the cerebriform nuclear shape seen in Sézary syndrome.
- A small cell variant comprises 20% of all T-PLL cases, and the Sézary cell-like (cerebriform) variant is seen in 5% of cases
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- High lymphocyte count (> 100 x 109/L)
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Negative HTLV-1 serology
Imaging Findings
- There are no specific imaging findings associated with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.[3]
Treatment
Medical Therapy
- The mainstay of therapy for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, include:[3]
- Alemtuzumab (anti-CD52)
- T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is often resistant to therapy.
Surgery
- Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants is the mainstay of therapy for patients who achieve remission.
Prevention
- There are no primary preventive measures available for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.
References
- ↑ Jaffe E.S., Harris N.L., Stein H., Vardiman J.W. (eds): World Health Organization Classification of Tumors. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Haemopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. IARC Press: Lyon 2001
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Catovsky D, Galetto J, Okos A, Galton DA, Wiltshaw E, Stathopoulos G. Prolymphocytic leukaemia of B and T cell type. Lancet
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 Graham RL, Cooper B, Krause JR (2013). "T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia". Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 26 (1): 19–21. PMC 3523759. PMID 23382603.