Hematology

Erythrocyte Morphology in Active Erythropoiesis

Morphological features of erythroid cells in bone marrow aspirate: erythrocyte division, binucleated forms, mitoses, and a mature megakaryocyte.

🎄 In the bone marrow – “pre-New Year” hustle and bustle! 🎄

Our patient’s bone marrow aspirate today looks like a festive erythropoiesis laboratory. Erythrocaryocytes, like late guests, are rushing to complete division:

🔸 Arranged in pairs, connected by intercytoplasmic bridges. 🔸 In some places, tightly pressed against each other. 🔸 Binucleated forms and cells in mitosis are observed.

A picture of active and, perhaps, slightly “agitated” erythroid lineage.

🎉 Photo 7: A hardworking megakaryocyte also made it into the frame, which seems to have decided to release extra platelets. Work is in full swing!

❓ And here’s the main mystery of the evening… What kind of mysterious “cuttlefish” is captured in photo 8? 👇 Is it an artifact, a mysterious cellular guest, or just a festive mood in the smear?

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🙏 The publication was kindly provided by KDL doctor Nana Novikova, CHUZ “KB” RZHD-Meditsina" Smolensk.