Erythrocyte Disorders: Smear Case 10: Multiple Erythrocyte Abnormalities

Hypersegmented Neutrophils

The focus of these photographed fields is on the occasional large oval macrocyte,and the large, hypersegmented neutrophils representing either vitamin B-12 or folic acid deficiency, or both.

  • The distinct hypochromia of many of the erythrocytes reflects low iron stores.

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