Hemophagocytosis

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Micrograph showing hemophagocytosis in the spleen. H&E stain.

Hemophagocytosis is

leukocytes, platelets, and their precursors[1] in bone marrow
and other tissues.

It is part of the presentation of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and Macrophage activation syndrome. It has also been seen at autopsy of people who died of COVID-19.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Hemophagocytic Syndromes and Infection".
  2. PMC 8132567
    .
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