Smudge cells

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Background

Also called basket cells or Gumprecht shadows
Remnants of fragile leukocytes that are smeared during preparation of a blood film
Classically associated with CLL, where they represent ruptured diseased B cells
May also be seen in some infections or inflammatory conditions

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Hematology