1.Pelger Huet Anomaly
The diagnosis of PHA is based on the morphologic characteristics of the neutrophils observed on peripheral blood film examination. When a complete blood count (CBC) is requested, digital analyzers will report a shift to the left without identifying the specific anomaly of the neutrophils.
2. Examination of a peripheral blood smear in an individual heterozygous for PHA is remarkable for neutrophils with a predominance of bilobed, spectacle-shaped nuclei, No treatment is needed in individuals with PHA.
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