Smudge Cells Reporting in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Evaluation of Manual Differential Blood Count and the Impact of Albumin Pre-treatment
Ana Nikler, Maja Ukalović & Vanja Radišić Biljak · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2025
Background: Smudge cells are damaged leukocytes commonly seen in blood smears of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Their number reflects lymphocyte fragility but varies widely among patients. Additionally, reporting practices regarding smudge cell number significa...
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10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61068