A 72-year-old man is found to have asymptomatic lymphocytosis (WBC 15 × 10⁹/L) on routine CBC. Flow cytometry confirms CD5+, CD19+, CD20-dim, CD23+ B-cells with kappa light-chain restriction. FISH panel is performed as part of diagnostic workup. The cytogenetic abnormality marked **B** in the diagram is identified. Which of the following best describes the prognostic significance and immediate management approach for this patient?
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