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* Also called basket cells or Gumprecht shadows |
* Also called basket cells or Gumprecht shadows |
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* Remnants of fragile leukocytes that are smeared during preparation of a blood film |
* Remnants of fragile leukocytes that are smeared during preparation of a blood film |
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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, and as an artefact |
[[Category:Hematology]] |
[[Category:Hematology]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:03, 20 July 2022
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, and as an artefact
