45-year-old Woman in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 45yo Woman | Oncology | SMLE Q#750

SMLE Question #750

Medicine / Internal Medicine Oncology
Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old woman has 3 months of progressive fatigue, unintentional 4-kg weight loss, and night sweats. She denies recent travel or sick contacts. Examination shows non-tender, rubbery cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy without hepatosplenomegaly. A chest radiograph shows mediastinal widening. Initial blood work shows normocytic anemia and elevated lactate dehydrogenase. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

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