H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Smudge cells

Fragile lymphocytes that are broken down during blood smear preparation. Smudge cells are commonly seen in CLL.
Smudge cells – Figure 1
Smudge cells – Figure 1
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Smudge cells – Figure 2
Smudge cells – Figure 2
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