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Hypersegmented Neutrophils

March 30th, 2020
 
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Overview

"Right shift" refers to the presence of hypersegmented neutrophils, with five or more nuclear lobes.
  • Hypersegmented Neutrophils
     
This finding is characteristic of megaloblastic anaemia, though may also occur with myelodysplastic syndrome.
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