Necrotic PMNs in a cytospin can be easily mistaken for which of the following?
A) Nucleated RBCs
B) Hairy cells
C) Leukemic blasts
D) Hypersegmented PMNs

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Necrotic PMNs can often appear as nucleated RBCs due to their distorted shape and pale appearance. They may also be mistaken for other types of abnormal cells, such as hairy cells or leukemic blasts, but these are less common misinterpretations. Hypersegmented PMNs, on the other hand, have a characteristic appearance that typically distinguishes them from necrotic PMNs.

Necrotic PMNs in a Cytospin Can Be Easily Mistaken for Which