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Diagnosing LGLL can be challenging because of overlapping features with reactive processes and other mimickers.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>By presenting 2 challenging cases, we elucidate the differentiation of LGLL from its mimics and highlight potential diagnostic pitfalls. A comprehensive review of the clinicopathologic features of LGLL was conducted.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Large granular lymphocytic leukemia displays a diverse spectrum of clinical presentations, morphologies, flow cytometric immunophenotypes, and molecular profiles. These features are also encountered in reactive conditions, T-cell clones of uncertain significance, and NK cell clones of uncertain significance.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>In light of the intricate diagnostic landscape, LGLL workup must encompass clinical, morphologic, immunophenotypic, clonal, and molecular findings. 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