Hairy cell leukemia

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Hairy cell leukemia

Cytospin prepared from bone marrow aspirate illustrates the typical cell cytology, with oval- to bean-shaped nuclei and moderate amounts of cytoplasm with irregular cytoplasmic borders (Wright Giemsa 100×oil)

From the collection of Lynn Moscinski, MD

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Hairy cell leukemia

Sections of core biopsy demonstrate lymphocytes with obvious cytoplasm within the marrow interstitium, associated with dilation of marrow sinuses and red blood cell collections (H&E 50×oil)

From the collection of Lynn Moscinski, MD

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