π To prevent a symptomatic IgM flare, rituximab should be withheld (or preceded by prophylactic plasmapheresis) in a WaldenstrΓΆm patient if the baseline serum IgM exceeds what threshold?
A. 4,000 mg/dL (40 g/L)
B. 2,000 mg/dL (20 g/L)
C. 1,000 mg/dL (10 g/L)
D. 6,000 mg/dL (60 g/L)
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π A splenomegalic patient has circulating hairy-appearing lymphocytes expressing CD11c and CD103, but lacking CD25 and CD123. Which mutation is most likely present?
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B. MAP2K1
C. MYD88 L265P
D. JAK2 V617F
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π A 34-year-old veterinarian presents with chronic back pain, night sweats, and a fever that peaks in the evening. He frequently works with cattle. Examination reveals tenderness over the sacroiliac joint. Blood cultures after 10 days are positive for Gram-negative coccobacilli. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A. Ciprofloxacin monotherapy for 14 days
B. Ceftriaxone for 6 weeks
C. Doxycycline and Rifampin for 6 weeks
D. Penicillin G for 10 days
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π A CLL patient transforms to DLBCL (Richterβs). IGHV sequencing confirms the DLBCL is clonally unrelated to the original CLL. What is the clinical significance of this finding?
A. Prognosis is similar to de novo DLBCL
B. Median survival is under 6 months
C. Confirms an EBV-driven transformation
D. Dictates immediate autologous SCT
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π A 22-year-old male presents with new-onset bruising and fever. CBC shows Hgb 7.2 g/dL, WBC 1,500/Β΅L (ANC 400/Β΅L), and Platelets 12,000/Β΅L. The reticulocyte count is 0.2%. Physical exam shows no lymphadenopathy and no splenomegaly. What is the most likely finding on bone marrow biopsy?
A. Hypercellular marrow with >20% blasts
B. Hypocellular marrow with increased fat content
C. Extensive fibrosis and βteardropβ RBCs
D. Hypercellular marrow with ringed sideroblasts
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