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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Hairy cell leukemia may be caused by mutations in BRAF gene and exposure to radiation, pesticides
Causes
Causes of Hairy cell leukemia may include:[1]
- Genetic mutations most common
- radiation exposure
- Pesticide exposure
- HLA haplotype which is sharing among family members
Genetic Causes
- Hairy cell leukemia is caused by a mutation in the BRAF V600E gene mutation.