What red cell morphology is expected in the myelodysplastic syndromes?

a. Oval macrocytes
b. Dimorphic
c. Hypochromic, microcytic
d. Any of the above


ANS: D
Red cell morphology is usually abnormal, and all of the findings listed can be found.

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