Hematology

Gaucher Cells in Bone Marrow Smear of a Child

Gaucher cells found in the bone marrow of a 2-year-old child with splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Morphological features and clinical picture.

The patient is 2 years old. 🔬 Gaucher cells were found in the bone marrow.

Reduced appetite. Splenomegaly. Thrombocytopenia. Mild bruises, nosebleeds, increased bleeding. Anemia, weakness, fatigue, pale skin. Leukopenia.

🙏 Case kindly provided by Zebiniso Kholmuradova, morphologist, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, Kashkadarya Multidisciplinary Children’s Medical Center.