The presence of which of the following cells in peripheral circulation strongly indicates Sézary syndrome?

a. Lymphocytes with nuclear clefting
b. Lymphocytes with cerebriform convoluted nuclei
c. Normal lymphocytes
d. Lymphocytes with bilobed nuclei

Correct Answer: B

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Tom is a 42-year-old black male who presents to the ED with vision problems. He states that when he woke up this morning, he noticed that the vision in his left eye was "funky." He describes it like "having a dark shadow across the lower portion of my eye." He had no visual disturbances when he retired the night before, and denies any vision problems previously. He does not wear glasses for

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