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Summary of Nuclear Variations
NameImages Description
Hypersegmentation
More than 5 segments to the nucleus.
Associated with:
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Chemotherapy
  • Long-term chronic infections
Hyposegmentation Two or fewer segments to the nucleus.
Associated with:
  • Infections
  • Burns
  • Malignancy
  • Chemotherapy and drugs
  • Pelger-Huet anomaly
Barr Bodies Small drumstick-like projection on one of the nuclear lobes.
Associated with:
  • Inactivated X chromosome