In Hodgkin's disease the lymphoa cells seen are__________________?

Correct answer: A. Reed-sternberg cells

  • A. Reed-sternberg cells
  • B. Plasma cells
  • C. Eosinophilis
  • D. Giant cells

Explanation

The characteristic neoplastic cells in Hodgkin lymphoma are Reed-Sternberg cells, typically large binucleate cells with prominent nucleoli. Eosinophils and plasma cells may occur in the background but are not the defining tumour cells.

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