This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc. (W.B.C), Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': '"Smudge cells" in the peripheral smear are characteristic of \nSelect and explain. \nA. Chronic myelogenous leukemia, B. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, C. Acute myelogenous leukemia, D. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. (b) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 593; 8th/pg 603)"Smudge cells"Also called \'Basket cells\', \'shadow cells of Gumprecht\'Caused by decrease in VimentinMay predict good prognosisSeen mainly in CLL; Also have been reported in AML, CML, ALL & in normal peripheral smear, but rare;', 'role': 'assistant'}]