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A 45-year-old male patient presents to his physician with a palpable spleen. A CBC reveals an absolute eosinophil count of 2.5 × 109/L. After six weeks, the patient's CBC indicates an absolute eosinophil count of 2.9 × 109/L. Which of the following is a likely diagnosis for this patient?


Definitions:

Withdrawn Patient

Refers to an individual receiving healthcare who is introverted or showing reluctance in social interaction, often seen in various mental health conditions.

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include symptoms such as stupor, mutism, rigidity, or agitation, often associated with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Schizophreniform Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by schizophrenia-like symptoms that last for a shorter duration, typically between one and six months.

Paranoid Ideation

A thought process characterized by excessive distrust and suspicion of others without sufficient basis.

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