Question

What are the differences between acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? For each type of leukemia, explain how it originates and the key signs and symptoms.

Answer 1

Question : Differences between Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia .

Answer: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia : It is a cancer of lymphoid line of Blood cells . Development of large numbers of immature lymphocytes .

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia : It is a type of cancer in which bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes.

HOW IT ORIGINATES :

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) : Normal lymphoblast develop into mature infection-fighting B-cells or T-cells . In acute lymphoblastic leukemia it is a defect in normal development of some lymphocytes and control over the number of lymphoid cells .

ALL emerges when a single lymphoblast gains many mutations to genes that affect blood cells development and proliferation .

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) : originates by multiple genetic mutations and epigenetic changes .

Exposer to agent orange increases the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia .

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS :

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia : feeling tired , pale colour, fever , easy bleeding , bone pain , enlarge lymph node , Anemia , Dizziness .

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia : Non-painful lymph node swelling , feeling tired , fever, weight loss.