Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The lymphoid leukocytoses

P C Ward

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Experienced morphologists aid clinicians in diagnosing reactive lymphocytoses by identifying lymphocyte subtypes. Recognizing these nuances, including atypical lymphocytes and immunoblasts, facilitates earlier disease detection and targeted testing.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The CBC at the turn of the millennium: an overview.

    Clinical chemistry·2000
    Same author

    State action antitrust immunity for public hospitals: it depends on what you mean by "foreseeable".

    Journal of health law·2000
    Same author

    Cytoplasmic inclusions in leukocytes. An unusual manifestation of cryoglobulinemia.

    American journal of clinical pathology·2000
    Same author

    A multilobular variant of hairy cell leukemia with morphologic similarities to T-cell lymphoma.

    The American journal of surgical pathology·1989
    Same author

    Infant birth weight and nutrition in industrializing Montreal.

    The American historical review·1984
    Same author

    SQ 28,332, a new monobactam produced by a Flexibacter sp. Taxonomy, fermentation, isolation, structure determination and biological properties.

    The Journal of antibiotics·1983
    Same journal

    Clinical pharmacokinetics of colistimethate sodium and formed colistin in patients with renal impairment or on dialysis modalities: a systematic review and implications for precision dosing.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    The role of type D personality in pregnancy symptom severity, functional limitations, and maternal ambivalence.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Operational and demographic predictors of leaving without being seen in a high-volume tertiary emergency department: a five-year case-control study.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Risk of adverse effects of the concomitant use of statins with calcium channel blockers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Association between frailty and major chronic disease-free life expectancy: a large community-based longitudinal study.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    The prevalence of functional iron deficiency and its impact on mortality in patients receiving hemodialysis.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Clinical Pathology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Reactive lymphocytoses encompass diverse conditions requiring accurate differentiation.
    • Morphological analysis by experienced hematologists is crucial for subclassification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the clinical utility of distinguishing reactive lymphocytosis subtypes.
    • To guide clinicians in recognizing patterns indicative of specific diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Morphological assessment of lymphocyte subtypes in peripheral blood smears.
    • Correlation of qualitative findings with quantitative data (e.g., Downey III forms).

    Main Results:

    • Normal lymphocyte proliferation suggests infectious lymphocytosis or Bordetella pertussis.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Atypical lymphocytes (especially Downey III forms) indicate infectious mononucleosis.
  • Immunoblast proliferation points to hypersensitivity or autoimmune conditions.
  • Proplasmacytes/plasma cells suggest viral hepatitis, drug reactions, or rubella.

    • Conclusions:

    • Accurate morphological subclassification of reactive lymphocytosis aids early diagnosis.
    • Integration of qualitative and quantitative data refines diagnostic possibilities.
    • Informed selection of confirmatory serologic tests improves patient outcomes.