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ArticleJCO global oncology2021

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Prognostic Factors at Presentation in a Resource-Limited Center.

Kaladada Ibitrokoemi Korubo, Uchechukwu Prince Okite, Sampson Ibekwe Ezeugwu

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Article in JCO global oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kaladada Ibitrokoemi KoruboDepartment of Haematology & Blood Transfusion, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Uchechukwu Prince OkiteDepartment of Haematology & Blood Transfusion, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Sampson Ibekwe EzeugwuDepartment of Haematology & Blood Transfusion, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDetermining chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) prognosis using the International Prognostic Index markers such as TP53 and immunoglobulin heavy-chain variable region gene mutation in a resource-limited setting is difficult to achieve because of cost and equipment unavailability. The aim of this study is to determine prognostic factors easily available to hematologists in low- or medium-income countries. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis was a retrospective study conducted at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Data were retrieved from CLL patient records from January 2004 to December 2019 (15 years). Data collected were analyzed using SPSS software version 25.

resultsA total of 46 records were reviewed, with a median age of 55 years and a male:female ratio of 1:1.2. All patients were symptomatic at presentation, with splenomegaly (91.3%), anemia (82.6%), and lymphadenopathy (76.1%) predominating. About 89.1% of the patients presented at Binet stage C and/or high-risk Rai (Rai stages III and IV) with 10.9% presenting at Binet stage B and/or intermediate-risk Rai (Rai stage II). Only 13% of the patients had immunophenotyping done with 6.5% being done for the Matutes CLL score. The 5-year overall survival (OS) was 15.7% with a median survival of 26 months. WBC count and absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) > 100 × 10

conclusionWBC count and ALC > 100 × 10

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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-CellFemaleHumansLymphocyte CountMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaPrognosisRetrospective Studies

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PMID33434067
PMCPMC8081540
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