Nuclear Variations

Pelger-Huet Cells

The band-shaped form seen in the center of this field is typical of the bilobed cells seen in Pelger-Huet. Notice the chromatin structure is almost smooth in appearance, showing little parachromatin. Normal bands have more clumping in the chromatin pattern.

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