Okay guys, I have a question on a question in one of the NBME Self-Assessments. So the CBC Showed a Thrombocytopenia, a low Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Concentration, and a Leukocyte count of 32,000/mm3, with 42% blast on PBS.
Its stating that this patient has pancytopenia, but his Leucocyte count is elevated, and if removing the Blast, gives a Leukocyte count of 13,400 /mm3, which is elevated. So if the Leukocyte count is elevated why is it classified as Pancytopenia?
Anyone able to help me out?
Its stating that this patient has pancytopenia, but his Leucocyte count is elevated, and if removing the Blast, gives a Leukocyte count of 13,400 /mm3, which is elevated. So if the Leukocyte count is elevated why is it classified as Pancytopenia?
Anyone able to help me out?
