Atypical lymphocytes: Definitions, detection, and more - Medical News Today
WEBMay 24, 2023 · Atypical lymphocytes are lymphocytes that activate as part of the body’s response to infections. They are also called reactive lymphocytes or variant lymphocytes. High levels of atypical...
Lymphocytosis: distinguishing benign from malignant - CAP …
WEB“Some reactive lymphocytes can show very atypical morphologic features,” Dr. Bradley tells CAP TODAY, “and individual cells may understandably be worrisome for a lymphoid leukemia or lymphoma.”
Evaluation of the peripheral blood smear - UpToDate
WEBOct 5, 2023 · Learn how to examine the peripheral blood smear for various hematologic disorders and cytopenic states. This article covers the importance, methods, and limitations of the smear review, as well as digital blood smears and automated CBC.
Malignant or benign leukocytosis - American Society of …
WEBDec 8, 2012 · This article reviews the causes and diagnosis of leukocytosis, or elevated WBC count, in hematology. It discusses the distinction between malignant and benign leukocytosis, the role of PB smear and flow cytometry, and the differential diagnosis of lymphoid and myeloid leukemias.
Lymphocytosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 17, 2023 · The definition of lymphocytosis in adults is an ALC over 4000 cells/microL and can be due to elevation of different lymphocytes compartments. Common causes of reactive lymphocytosis: infections (EBV, CMV, pertussis, cat-scratch disease, HIV, etc.), drug reactions (DRESS), stress, and asplenia.
Atypical cells: Are they cancer? - Mayo Clinic
WEB3 days ago · Atypical cells are abnormal cells that may or may not be cancerous. Learn what causes atypical cells, how they are diagnosed and treated, and when to worry about them.
Diagnostic Approach to Lymphocytosis | The Hematologist
WEBOct 19, 2015 · Learn how to distinguish reactive and neoplastic lymphocytosis based on blood smear, flow cytometry, and molecular testing. See examples of common causes of lymphocytosis, such as infections, autoimmune disease, …
Consensus recommendations on peripheral blood smear review: …
WEBJul 3, 2023 · The most commonly discussed morphologies were schistocytes, spherocytes, blasts, and macro-ovalocytes (supplemental Appendix). Acute leukemia (including acute promyelocytic leukemia), TMA, and hemolytic anemias were …
How to Interpret and Pursue an Abnormal Complete Blood Cell Count …
WEBOct 20, 2011 · Further evaluation, if indicated, starts with a PBS that may show circulating blasts (suggesting acute leukemia), leukoerythroblastic results (suggesting myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia or other marrow-infiltrating process), or …
Approach to lymphocytosis - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Lymphocytosis is an elevation of lymphocytes in the blood, which can be reactive or malignant. Learn how to distinguish between atypical and reactive lymphocytes, and how to perform...