MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA PERIPHERAL SMEAR FINDINGS

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Today's topic: MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA PERIPHERAL SMEAR FINDINGS

Megaloblastic anemia, seen in conditions like vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, shows characteristic findings on peripheral smear: macrocytic red blood cells, hypersegmented neutrophils, and anisocytosis. These abnormalities reflect impaired DNA synthesis, contributing to the development of large, immature red blood cells.

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