Neutrophils
Neutrophils Diane C. Farhi This section focuses on acquired and reactive neutrophil changes in the peripheral blood and bone marrow. Constitutional disorders of neutrophils are discussed in Chapter 4. Clonal…
Eosinophils and Basophils
Eosinophils and Basophils Diane C. Farhi This section discusses acquired and reactive changes in eosinophils and basophils in the peripheral blood and bone marrow. Constitutional disorders of eosinophils and basophils…
Constitutional Hematopoietic Disorders
Constitutional Hematopoietic Disorders Diane C. Farhi The constitutional hematopoietic disorders are a heterogenous group with regard to clinical presentation and pathology. Genetically, these disorders may be inherited or arise de…
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Diane C. Farhi Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is found in numerous settings (Table 3.1). Common underlying causes include increased hematopoiesis, as seen in constitutional and acquired hematopoietic disorders, and…
Bone Marrow Procedure, Examination, and Reporting
Bone Marrow Procedure, Examination, and Reporting Carolyn Chiling Chai The osseous portion of the human bone consists of hematopoietic cells, fat cells, and supporting connective tissue separated by irregular bony…
Bone Marrow Structure, Morphology, and Hematopoiesis
Bone Marrow Structure, Morphology, and Hematopoiesis Thuy-Lieu Thi Vo Diane C. Farhi BONE MARROW STRUCTURE Bone marrow is a red, soft, semisolid, gelatinous, mesenchymal-derived tissue occupying the medullary cavities of…
