Multinucleated normoblastemia in a newborn secondary to hypoxia
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.115, no.4, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 115 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.5546/aap.2017.eng.e217
- Journal Name: ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Normoblasts may be seen in peripheral blood smear of newborns. The number of normoblasts per 100 white blood cells is generally in the range of 0-10. They can be seen more common than usual in hypoxic condition, because intrauterine hypoxia increases the production of red blood cells. However, multinucleated normoblasts in a newborn caused by hypoxia haven't been reported before. We present a newborn with multinucleated normoblasts secondary to intrauterine hypoxia. This case is important; because it is the first time multinucleated normoblasts in peripheral blood smear of a hypoxic newborn has been detected.