Historical treatments of in hairy cell leukemia, splenectomy and interferon: past and current uses

Abstract

The management of hairy cell leukemia has undergone historic unprecedented changes since three decades ago. This review summarizes treatment approaches utilized before the adenosine deaminase inhibitors. These historic approaches may still be utilized in patients with relapsed or refractory disease.

Keywords:

• Hairy cell leukemia
• splenectomy in hairy cell leukemia

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