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== Differential Diagnosis == |
== Differential Diagnosis == |
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* Classically associated with [[CLL]], where they represent ruptured diseased B cells |
* Classically associated with [[CLL]], where they represent ruptured diseased B cells |
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* May also be seen in some infections (including [[infectious mononucleosis]]), post-cardiac arrest, inflammatory conditions |
* May also be seen in some infections (including [[infectious mononucleosis]]), post-cardiac arrest, inflammatory conditions |
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** Also solid-organ malignancies and artifact |
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[[Category:Hematology]] |
[[Category:Hematology]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 14 February 2025
Background
- Also called basket cells or Gumprecht shadows
- Remnants of fragile leukocytes that are smeared during preparation of a blood film
Differential Diagnosis
- Classically associated with CLL, where they represent ruptured diseased B cells
- May also be seen in some infections (including infectious mononucleosis), post-cardiac arrest, inflammatory conditions
- Also solid-organ malignancies and artifact
