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A 76-year-old Female patient is referred to hematology clinic For evalua tion of persis-ten t monocytosis. CBC reveals leukocyte count of 9. 600/ JLL with absolu te monocyte count 1 200/JLL, hemoglobin 1 1 . 3 g/dl. MCV 88 FL. and pla telet count 257,000/JLL.Physical exam is normal. The peripheral blood smear is shown below.
What disorder is not typically associated with monocytosis?
- Folate deficiency
- Sarcoidosis
- Infections
- Lymphoma
- Chronic liver disease
Medicine
A. Folate deficiency is associated with macrocytic red cells and hypersegmented neutrophils. The remaining disorders represent a partial list of conditions that may be associated with monocytosis.
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