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CDA type I EM images Swiss cheese chromatin actually higher magnification

CDA type I EM images Swiss cheese chromatin actually higher magnification
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Author: Kristian T. Schafernak, M.D.
Category: Red Cell: Other Disorders > Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemias (CDA) > Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia, type I
Published Date: 10/04/2016

Ultrastructure of chromatin of an erythroid precursor in congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) type I.  Note electron lucent ‘holes’ in the heterochromatin imparting a spongy appearance reminiscent of Swiss cheese.