2. Bone Marrow Biopsy Specimen - Medium Power
The normal bone marrow elements are largely replaced by large
macrophages filled with the lipid glucocerebroside, which they cannot
degrade. Patients with Gaucher disease often are anemic and have low
white blood cell counts and platelet counts because of marrow
compromise by Gaucher cells. What is another cause for low platelet
counts in Gaucher patients?
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