The strongest risk factor for development of a lymphoproliferative disorders is:
a. Age 15 to 34 years
b. Altered immune function
c. Female sex
d. Cytomegalovirus infection in childhood
ANS: B
Patients with altered immune function have the strongest risk factor for development of a lymphoproliferative disorder. This includes patients who are immunocompromised and those with autoimmune disease.
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CEU is the abbreviation for ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word