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DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
Negative for malignant cells.
Negative for malignant cells.
Red blood cells and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap.
Red blood cells, fibrin and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap.

Latest revision as of 18:36, 9 November 2010

Negative

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells.

Probable lymphoma

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Positive for malignant cells. Scattered single abnormal cells and a rare mitotic figure present are consistent with a large cell lymphoma.

Traumatic tap

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells. Red blood cells, fibrin and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap.