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The pleomorphic cell pattern is characterized by the presence of pleomorphic or anaplastic cells in a background of lymphoid cells. Pleomorphic cells present in lymph node aspirates measure 40–60 µm or more and show marked nuclear abnormalities, characterized by irregular nuclear shape, multinucleation and prominent nucleoli.
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Pambuccian, S.E., Bardales, R.H. (2011). The Pleomorphic Cell Pattern. In: Lymph Node Cytopathology. Essentials in Cytopathology, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6964-4_11
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