Interpret the following results: WBC count 1.4 x 10⁹/L; bone marrow shows myeloid hypoplasia with a decreased M:E ratio of 1:1.There is no history of medications or drug
Exposure.What can be concluded from this?

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The low WBC count and myeloid hypoplasia suggest decreased production of white blood cells, specifically neutrophils, leading to neutropenia. The normal M:E ratio would be around 3:1, but the decreased ratio of 1:1 indicates a relative decrease in granulocyte precursors, which would be consistent with decreased production. There is no evidence of drug exposure or toxin effects mentioned. A pseudoneutropenia would suggest a falsely low WBC count due to increased margination of neutrophils rather than decreased production.

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