H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Myeloblasts

An immatute (blast) form of the myeloid lineage. Normal bone marrow usually has a range of 1-3% myeloblasts. Increased numbers are usually secondary to an underlying myeloid neoplasm such as MDS (RAEB where is there <20% myeloblasts) or AML (which usually has >20% myelobasts).
Atlas Link: Myeloblast
Myeloblasts – Figure 1
Myeloblasts – Figure 1
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Myeloblasts – Figure 2
Myeloblasts – Figure 2
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Referenced by

Acute myeloid leukemiaAMLAuer rodsCD MnemonicPromyelocytes
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