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LaDunn

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Which of the following are criteria for systemic mastocytosis?
 
  a. Atypical morphology in >25 of mast cells
  b. >25 of all mast cells in the bone marrow immature or atypical
  c. Presence of KIT point mutation in mast cells
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Explain how a variant of CML is identified utilizing laboratory values.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Identifying a variant begins by identifying the predominant cell present. Once that occurs, identifying lab results that rule in or out other disorders is the key.



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