Hematological Case Studies
Dr Mohammad Reza Mortazavizadeh
Hemato-oncologis April 2006

"Case 1"
Case 1

žCase 1
History:
70 year old female.
Symptoms of dyspnea on exertion, easy fatigability, and lassitude for past 2 to 3 months. Denied hemoptysis, GI, or vaginal bleeding. Claimed diet was good, but appetite varied.
Physical Exam:
Other than pallor, no significant physical findings were noted. Occult blood was negative.

Slide 4

CBC
RBC: 3.71 x 10[12]/L                      HGB 5.9 g/dL
HCT: 20.9 %                                   MCV 56.2 fL
MCH: 15.9 pg                                 MCHC 28.3 g/dL
WBC: 5.9 x 10[9]                          : RDW 20.2
L N: 82 %                                       PLT 383 x 10[9]/L
L: 13
M: 1
E: 4
B: 0

"Question"
Questions

What morphologic alterations are seen in this blood smear field?

What further laboratory studies, if any, are indicated?

What is the most likely diagnosis?