KROK 1 Stomatology 2012 – Question 54 · KROK (Dentistry)
Histological examination of a lymph node removed from the posterior triangle of neck of an 18-year-old patient revealed some cell agglomerations that included single multinuclear Reed-Sternberg cells, major Hodgkin’s cells, minor Hodgkin’s cells and many lymphocytes, single plasmatic cells, eosinophils. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A. Chronic lymphoid leukosis
- B. Lymphogranulomatosis
- C. Nodular lymphoma
- D. Burkitt’s tumour
- E. Lymphocytic lymphoma
Hint
Identify which disease is defined by the presence of Reed–Sternberg cells in a reactive cellular background.
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