Hematopathology: Hodgkin lymphoma: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pathology · Hematopathology: Hodgkin lymphoma

Sample item

Which cell is characteristic of classical Hodgkin lymphoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Reed-Sternberg cell

Classical Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells in an inflammatory background. Clinical staging and subtype guide treatment and prognosis.

Option by option

  • A. Reed-Sternberg cell (correct)

    Correct. Reed-Sternberg cells are the signature malignant cells.

  • B. Auer rod

    Auer rods occur in acute myeloid leukemia.

  • C. Plasma cell only

    Plasma cells characterize plasma-cell neoplasms.

  • D. Smudge cell

    Smudge cells are associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Reed-Sternberg cell. Classical Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells in an inflammatory background.

Why is "Auer rod" not the answer?

Auer rods occur in acute myeloid leukemia.

Why is "Plasma cell only" not the answer?

Plasma cells characterize plasma-cell neoplasms.

Why is "Smudge cell" not the answer?

Smudge cells are associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematopathology: Hodgkin lymphoma in Pathology. Clinical staging and subtype guide treatment and prognosis.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Hematopathology: Hodgkin lymphoma?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.