A male of 65 years of age is seen at a local hospital with symptoms of enlarged lymph nodes and possible gastrointestinal tract problems. The peripheral blood smear revealed cells resembling diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
The FISH studies demonstrated the translocation of BCL-1. What is the probable disease?
a. MALT
b. MCL
c. Burkitt leukemia
d. Follicular lymphoma
Correct Answer: B
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