Oncohematology

Microscopy Challenge: Pink Masses in CML Blood Smear

A diagnostic microscopy exercise for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) blood smears. Identify the origin of large pink formations among leukocytes.

Blood smear in CML, photomicrographs for the diagnostic exercise
Blood smear in CML, photomicrographs for the diagnostic exercise

💡 Exercise from the Closed Club of Laboratory Hematologists. 🔬 Question. In chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), what do these “pink masses” in the blood smear represent? Choose one answer option: 🔍 Answer options: A – Artifacts B – Myeloid nuclear shadows C – Anucleated blasts D – Giant platelets E – New cytomorphological finding F – Cryoglobulin

The first 3 people who answer correctly in the comments will receive an invitation to the closed club. CORRECT ANSWER TOMORROW!