Which is significant regarding the appearance of lymphocytes and monocytes in the peripheral blood of a person with Niemann-Pick disease?

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Niemann-Pick disease is a lysosomal storage disorder that results in the accumulation of sphingomyelin and cholesterol within cells. As a result, lymphocytes and monocytes in the peripheral blood of affected individuals may appear vacuolated due to the accumulation of these materials within the cells. This is a characteristic finding in Niemann-Pick disease. None of the other answer choices are specifically associated with this condition.

Which Is Significant Regarding the Appearance of Lymphocytes and Monocytes