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- Title
Benign blast-like "Baby Lymphocytes" or "Infant Lymphocytes" are common in peripheral blood smears of newborns and infants: Not to be misconstrued as neoplastic blasts!
- Authors
Kahwash, Samir B.; Roseberry, Blake
- Abstract
The article titled "Benign blast-like 'Baby Lymphocytes' or 'Infant Lymphocytes' are common in peripheral blood smears of newborns and infants: Not to be misconstrued as neoplastic blasts!" discusses the presence of benign blast-like cells called "infant lymphocytes" or "baby lymphocytes" in the peripheral blood smears of newborns and infants. These cells can be mistaken for neoplastic blasts due to their atypical morphology, but their small size, clumped chromatin, and normal complete blood count (CBC) can help differentiate them. It is important to accurately recognize these cells to avoid unnecessary concern or further investigation. The article provides a case study of a healthy infant who had these cells in their blood smear.
- Subjects
NEWBORN infants; INFANTS; LYMPHOCYTES; NUCLEAR membranes; CHILD patients; BLOOD cell count; RICE blast disease
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 2024, Vol 46, Issue 1, p115
- ISSN
0126-8635
- Publication type
Article