A technologist is reviewing a blood smear and notices 35% lymphocytes with azurophilic granules and nuclei with mature clumped chromatin. These cells are typical of those found in:
a. Hairy cell leukemia
b. Sézary syndrome
c. Large granular lymphocyte leukemia
d. Chronic prolymphocytic leukemia
Correct Answer: C
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