A 45-year-old male patient presents to his physician with a palpable spleen. A CBC reveals an absolute eosinophil count of 2.5 ? 109/L. After six weeks, the patient's CBC indicates an absolute eosinophil count of 2.9 x 109/L

Which of the following is a likely diagnosis for this patient?

a. Severe infection
b. Leukemoid reaction
c. MPN, U
d. Clonal hypereosinophilia


Correct Answer: D

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