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Hypersegmented PMN (Close-up)

Hypersegmented PMN (Close-up)

Hypersegmented PMN (Close-up)

This image shows a large polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) with multiple discretely-identifiable nuclear lobes. It can be seen in megaloblastic anemias. Normal PMN's have less than or equal to 5 lobes.

 
Review Date: 1/25/2022

Reviewed By

Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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