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Advances in the understanding of molecular genetics and therapy of Richter transformation in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Leukemia & lymphoma - 1 Dec 2024
Deodato Marina, Frustaci Anna Maria, Zappaterra Arianna, Rapella Alberto, Gambacorti-Passerini Carlo, Cairoli Roberto, Montillo Marco, Tedeschi Alessandra
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Richter's transformation (RT) is defined as the evolution of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) into an aggressive lymphoma, most commonly diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This complication is rare and aggressive, with poor prognosis and dismal survival. Clonal relationship with the underlying CLL/SLL, observed in ∼80% of cases, represents one of the main factors affecting...
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