Spherocytes
and irregularly contracted cells are important findings on peripheral
blood morphology which need to be detected and investigated properly.
Sudan Black B stain is likely to be used in identifying different pathological entities. Haematologists in developing countries like Iraq present their views.
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia affects both children and adults. An attempt is made to discern local trends in presentation of the disease in both age groups.
The case report emphasizes the role of a keen examination of peripheral
blood morphology, the possibility of variation of presentation, and the
benefit of chronological assessment of CBC and other tests.
