A technologist is reviewing a lymph node biopsy slide and notices a prominent lymphocytosis as well as the presence of a few tumor cells with the following characteristics: large,multilobated nucleus with delicate nuclear membranes;finely granular chromatin;and small,indistinct nucleoli.Based on this information,from what stage and disease is the patient most likely suffering?

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The described tumor cells with large, multilobated nuclei and finely granular chromatin are characteristic of lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, specifically the "popcorn" or "L&H" cells seen in this disease.

A Technologist Is Reviewing a Lymph Node Biopsy Slide and Notices