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Hypogranular

This usually refers to Neutrophils and platelets with decreased number of granules. Increased numbers of hypogranular neutrophils (dysplastic neutrophil) may be indicative of an underlying Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Hypogranular – Figure 1
Hypogranular – Figure 1
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