Finding megaloblasts in the blood can help to diagnose anaemia but does not determine the cause. |
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Enlarged red cells, called megaloblasts, are caused by vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency. |
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Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by the presence of megaloblasts in the bone marrow. |
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Enlarged red cells derived from megaloblasts are a consequence of a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid. |
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Diagnosis requires blood tests to look for megaloblasts and measure levels of B12 and folic acid. |
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Ehrlich distinguished 3 types of granulated white blood cells, as well as normoblasts, megaloblasts, and leukemic cells. |
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