Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a rare condition reported in pregnancy. We review a case of a woman presenting for pregnancy care with active disease and review the literature on this condition. This case raises several important issues with regard to managing complex medical diseases such as leukaemia in pregnant women, including the role of multidisciplinary care.
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