A 14 year old boy suffered from a splinter in his right finger,which became infected and inflamed.A large lymph node was found near his elbow,which his mother insisted must be removed.A representative section from the enlarged lymph node is shown at right in the accompanying photomicrograph,along with a normal lymph node that was removed at the same time.Which one of the following is the best diagnosis for the abnormal lymph node?

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The history suggests a benign,inflammatory process,which is confirmed by the histological appearancEThe follicles (F)encroach on the medulla,but do not move outside the capsule (as is often the case in follicular lymphoma).

A 14 Year Old Boy Suffered from a Splinter in His