Macropolycyte in Pediatrics

Macropolycytes are tetraploid neutrophils produced during accelerated myelopoiesis. They have been reported in adults with pernicious anemia, sepsis, and after cytotoxic chemotherapy. Two pediatric cases are reported, one after granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment and the other following Kawasaki disease, respectively.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Morphology Corner Source Type: research