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Kthamas

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Cells found in fluids can be reactive mesothelial cells or malignant cells. Which features are found in reactive cells but not in malignant cells?
 
  a. Smooth nuclear membranes
  b. Chromatin unevenly distributed
  c. Nucleoli prominent and frequently multiply
  d. Nuclear molding

Question 2

List common morphologic changes associated with cytocentrifugation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
 Neutrophils appear hypersegmented.
 Necrotic/pyknotic neutrophils can be mistaken for nRBCs.
 Lymphocytes appear larger than in PB smears.
 Cytoplasmic projections are commonly seen in lymphocytes.
 Lymphocytes appear reactive.
 Monocytes/macrophages are more readily seen with ingested particles.



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