A laboratory professional notices many immature blasts exhibiting prominent cytoplasmic basophilia and vacuolization on a peripheral blood smear. Cytogenetic analysis performed on the patient identified a translocation between chromosomes 8 and 14

Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?

a. Precursor B-cell ALL
b. Precursor T-cell ALL
c. NK cell lymphoblastic leukemia
d. Acute undifferentiated leukemia

Correct Answer: C

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Specialty hospitals provide inpatient care for patients with persistent, recurring diseases or complex medical conditions which require long-term stays (often over a month) in an acute care environment

Specialty hospitals are also called nursing homes or transitional units. A. True B. False

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