Bone Marrow Examination · Pathology

Which disease often shows increased megakaryocytes with hyperlobulated nuclei?

  1. Aplastic anemia
  2. Essential thrombocythemia
  3. Chronic iron deficiency anemia
  4. Hemophilia A or B
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Correct answer: Essential thrombocythemia

Essential thrombocythemia is characterized by increased megakaryocytes with hyperlobulated nuclei. It is a myeloproliferative neoplasm.

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