A patient, age 23, is admitted with enlarged lymph nodes, decreased production of RBCs, thrombocytopenia, and a severe increase in his WBC count. A bone-marrow aspiration shows abnormal lymphocytes present. These abnormalities are present in which disease?

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Bone marrow biopsy shows immature leukocytes. Chest radiographic examination may show mediastinal node and lung involvement and bone changes. Sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, and thrombocytopenia do not usually have elevated WBC count.

A Patient, Age 23, Is Admitted with Enlarged Lymph Nodes