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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 68-year-old man comes to his physician because of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and a 5-kg (11-lb) weight loss during the past 3 weeks. Eight years ago, he was treated for a hematological malignancy after biopsy of a neck swelling showed CD15+ and CD30+ cells. Physical examination shows conjunctival pallor and scattered petechiae. A peripheral blood smear is shown. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient's current condition?
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Radiation-induced myeloid leukemia