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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is adult T-cell leukaemia?
This aggressive cancer develops from T-cells - a type of white blood cell usually part of the body's immune system. It is rare and diagnosed in people with an average age of 55 years old. Notably, it can develop in people infected with 'human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1'.
Symptoms of adult T-cell leukaemia
Scaly skin that flakes off
Lumps under the skin
Reddish-brown hard lumps or bumps on the skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for adult T-cell leukaemia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose adult T-cell leukaemia
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Do you have hard, reddish-brown lumps or bumps on the skin?
Treatment for adult T-cell leukaemia
This usually requires a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment depends on factors such as the cancer subtype. It can involve antiviral medications, chemotherapy, or a stem cell transplant. The disease is aggressive, so the treatment needs to be prompt.
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References
Yamaguchi K, Takatsuki K. Adult T cell leukaemia-lymphoma. Baillieres Clin Haematol. 1993 Dec;6(4):899-915. doi: 10.1016/s0950-3536(05)80183-0. PMID: 8038496.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950353605801830?via%3Dihub
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