MM250609: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)
CML is a myeloproliferative neoplasm driven by the BCR:ABL1 fusion gene
Morphology Monday | Case MM250609
Case from an 80 something year old male who arrived with fatigue, early satiety, and notable weight loss.
MM250602: Platelet Satellitism
This week’s Morphology Monday case featured a fascinating artefact, platelet satellitism, where platelets appear to “cluster” around white blood cells, particularly neutrophils though it has also been reported around other white cells as well. Platelet satellitism is an in vitro phenomenon in which platelets surround and stick to neutrophils in a rosette-like fashion on a…
Morphology Monday | Case MM250602
While assessing the film, an interesting phenomenon was noted, one that can influence how we interpret platelet counts in certain samples.
Is morphology dead? Why blood films still matter in the age of automation
I explore where automation falls short and why human interpretation remains essential in spotting artefacts, reactive changes, and complex cell morphologies.
Infectious mononucleosis: when lymphocytes take centre stage
Infectious mononucleosis (IM), also known as glandular fever, is a common clinical presentation in adolescents and young adults, often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Morphology Monday: Six diagnostic challenges from the blood film
Special Morphology Monday feature published in The Biomedical Scientist
Not what it seems – a challenging case of malaria
While band forms are classically linked to P. malariae, morphological overlap can occur, and a confident diagnosis often requires correlation with clinical, geographic, and RDT findings.
Cryoglobulins: A cold case in the blood
Cryoglobulins are abnormal antibodies (immunoglobulins) that precipitate or become insoluble at low temperatures.