A patient has a WBC count of 250 ? 109/L, and a peripheral blood smear contains many granulocytes and granulocytic precursors including 2% blasts. Pending further tests, which of the following neoplastic conditions is the most likely diagnosis?

a. Chronic myeloid leukemia
b. Lymphoblastic leukemia
c. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
d. Acute myeloid leukemia


Correct Answer: A

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