A 3-year-old girl is confirmed to have ALL by immunophenotyping. She is positive for the CALLA antigen. Cytogenetic analysis results indicate the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome. Which of the following applies to her?

a. A poor prognosis
b. A good prognosis
c. An atypical presentation
d. A tyrosine kinase inhibitor response.

Correct Answer: A

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