ASH 2023 | Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis: at a crossroad between disease and senescence
Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) is a preleukemic condition that can evolve into chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In this video, Paolo Ghia, MD, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy, explains why widespread population screening for MBL is not needed, as most patients with low-count MBL do not go on to develop CLL. The presence of high-count MBL represents a 1-2% increased annual risk of developing CLL, so regular surveillance is necessary in individuals where high-count MBL is detected. This interview took place at the 65th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in San Diego, CA.
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BeiGene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; BMS: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Lilly/Loxo Oncology: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; MSD: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; AbbVie: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Roche: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding.
