In an FNA of a lymph node, the presence of 'Reed-Sternberg' cells is diagnostic for:
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Correct answer: Hodgkin lymphoma
Reed-Sternberg cells (large, multinucleated cells with 'owl-eye' nucleoli) in a polymorphous inflammatory background are the hallmark of Hodgkin Lymphoma. However, because they are often sparse, multiple passes may be required.
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