Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) and low-grade chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are related but distinct conditions:

- Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL)
- Characterized by having too many monoclonal B cells.
- These B cells are specialized immune cells responsible for making antibodies.
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Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) and low-grade chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are related but distinct conditions:

- Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL):
- Characterized by having too many monoclonal B cells.
- These B cells are specialized immune cells responsible for making antibodies.
- MBL does not typically cause symptoms or require treatment.

- Low-grade CLL:
- A type of leukemia where abnormal B cells accumulate in the bone marrow, blood, and lymphatic system.
- It can lead to symptoms like anemia, enlarged lymph nodes, liver, or spleen.
- Treatment may be delayed in early stages with regular monitoring.

Both conditions involve abnormal B cells, but CLL is more advanced and may require treatment.

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