A 3-year-old boy is admitted with febrile seizures. A lumbar puncture is performed to rule out meningitis. The cytospin differential shows many large lymphoblasts with irregular nuclear membranes. This means that the patient:
a. Might be suffering from leukemia that is in the spinal column
b. Has febrile seizures because of a prevalent septicemia that has traveled to the spinal column
c. Has brain cancer that has metastasized from the lymphatic system.
d. Is normal.
Correct Answer: A
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