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Birbeck granules in cytoplasm is seen in -

A
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
B
Hodgkin's lymphoma
C
Non hodgkins lymphoma
D
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Langerhans cell histiocytosis Birbeck granules are characteristic of langerhans cell histiocytosisTumour cells in the laneerhan \ cell histiocytosis are derived from dendritic cells and express :-o S-100o CDlao HLA-DRo These cells are characterized by the presence of birbeck granules in their cytoplasm unde rthe electron micro-scope, Birbeck granules have pentalaminar, rodlike tuular appearance and sometimes a dilated terminal end itennis-racket appearance)

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