Abstract

KAYKI, Gozdem et al. Multinucleated normoblastemia in a newborn secondary to hypoxia. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2017, vol.115, n.4, pp.e217-e219. ISSN 0325-0075.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2017.e217.

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.

Keywords : Multinucleated normoblasts; Hypoxia; Newborn.

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