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Document Details : Title: Persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis Author(s): IDE L, DEKONINCK A, VERBURGH E, GOOSSENS W, BRUSSELMANS C, BOECKX N, EMONDS MP, VANDEKERCKHOVE P Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 57 Issue: 1 Date: 2002 Pages: 31-33 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.57.1.1002777 Abstract : We present a case of persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (PPBL). This syndrome is characterized by a persistent lymphocytosis with circulating atypical binucleated lymphocytes. The patient had serological evidence of a previous EBV infection, had raised polyclonal serum IgM levels and was a heavy smoker. No malignancy was detected. |
