This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Pathology
Mantle cell lymphoma shows- 
Select and explain. 
A. CD5 +, CD25, B. CD 5 +, CD 10 +, C. CD 5+, CD23+, D. CD 5+, CD 23 -
D: CD 5+, CD 23 -
Answer: D: CD 5+, CD 23 - 
Explanation: Mantle cell lymphoma is usually CD5+ and CD23 - . This helps to distinguish it from CLL /SLL. Reference : Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease.South Asia Edition volume 1.page no. 603