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Differential Diagnosis

The patient's presentation with a high WBC count, hypogranular granulocytes, lymphocytopenia, dysplastic micromegakaryocytes, and absolute monocytosis suggests a myeloid neoplasm. Here is the differential diagnosis, categorized for clarity:

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis

    • D. CMML (Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia): This diagnosis is most likely due to the presence of absolute monocytosis, which is a hallmark of CMML. The combination of monocytosis with dysplastic features in other lineages (hypogranular granulocytes and dysplastic micromegakaryocytes) and lymphocytopenia further supports this diagnosis.

  • Other Likely Diagnoses

    • B. CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia): Although CML typically presents with a higher WBC count and more pronounced granulocytic proliferation, some cases can have a monocytic component. However, the presence of significant dysplasia and absolute monocytosis is less common in CML.
    • A. MDS-EB (Myelodysplastic Syndromes with Excess Blasts): MDS-EB could be considered due to the dysplastic features and the potential for progression to AML. However, the significant monocytosis and high WBC count are more suggestive of CMML.

  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses

    • C. AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia): Although the patient's presentation does not immediately suggest AML due to the lack of a high blast percentage in the provided information, AML can present with a wide range of blast percentages and morphologic features. The presence of dysplasia and a high WBC count necessitates careful evaluation to rule out AML, especially considering the potential for a rapidly progressive disease.

  • Rare Diagnoses

    • Other myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms: These include rare entities like atypical CML (aCML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), and MDS/MPN with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T). While less likely, these diagnoses should be considered if the patient's presentation does not fit neatly into one of the more common categories, especially after thorough diagnostic workup and molecular testing.

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