Hairy cell leukemia is a rare form of cancer. Patient bone marrow produces too many B cells (lymphocytes). These excessive B cells are abnormal and look hairy under microscope. Clinical symptoms include splenomegaly and reduced blood cells in circulation. Hairy cell leukemia affects more men than women. It is most common in the middle-aged or elderly. The cause is unknown and the disease is incurable.
How is Hairy cell leukemia treated in practice?