Cytological Diagnosis of T Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma in Patients with Pleural Effusion as an Initial Clinical Presentation: Two Case Reports of an Algorithmic Approach Using Complete Immunohistochemical Phenotyping.

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BACKGROUND: T cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma with the initial symptom of effusion is an uncommon condition. It may present a diagnostic challenge as lymphoblastic cells mimic normal lymphocytes under a low-power microscopic view. CASES: Two cases are presented, both male, with the first aged 31 years and the second aged 54 years. Both initially presented with chest pain and shortness of breath, and CT scans...

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