Hairy Cell Leukaemia
What Is It?
Hairy cell leukaemia is a rare type of chronic leukaemia. It develops slowly from white cells called B lymphocytes. When doctors look at the cells under a microscope, they have hair like projections on their surfaces. This is where the name ‘hairy cell’ comes from.Symptoms
Common symptoms are:
Tiredness, because of anaemia
Frequent infections
Bruising easily
Swelling and pain in your abdomen
Weight loss