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#4914 Blood

A 67-year-old man has had increasing weakness, fatigue, and weight loss over the past 5 months. He now has decreasing vision in both eyes and has headaches and dizziness. His hands are sensitive to cold. On physical examination, he has generalized lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory studies indicate a serum protein level of 15.5 g/dL and albumin concentration of 3.2 g/dL. A bone marrow biopsy is performed, and microscopic examination of the specimen shows infiltration by numerous small plasmacytoid lymphoid cells with Russell bodies in the cytoplasm. Which of the following additional laboratory findings is most likely to be reported for this patient?

#4941 Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

A 40-year-old woman complains of fatigue and nausea of 3 months in duration. Physical examination reveals numerous pustules on the face, as well as splenomegaly and hepatomegaly. Laboratory studies show hemoglobin of 6.3 g/dL and platelets of 50,000/mL. A peripheral smear shows malignant cells with Auer rods (arrow). The patient develops diffuse purpura, bleeding from the gums, and laboratory features of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis?

#4950 Immunity

A 40-year-old man complains of having yellow skin and sclerae, abdominal tenderness, and dark urine. Physical examination reveals jaundice and mild hepatomegaly Laboratory studies demonstrate elevated serum bilirubin (3.1 mg/dL), decreased serum albumin (2.5 g/dL), and prolonged prothrombin time (17 seconds). Serologic tests reveal antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (IgG anti-HBcAg). The serum is also positive for HBsAg and HBeAg. What glycoprotein on virally infected hepatocytes provides a target for cell-mediated cytotoxicity in the patient?

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