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Time for #hematology-#hematopathology-#history #tweetorial 4: the striking Pelger-Huët anomaly! These curious cells, sometimes mistaken for neutrophil bands, can be inherited; if acquired, they are often a sign of #MDS. I took this photomicrograph of a characteristic example./1 
There have been a few histories of the Pelger-Huët anomaly published over the years; a particularly nice one was done by my friend @mrinal90151372 @MayoClinic and colleagues in the American Journal of Hematology 2009). The below Tweets include original research. #PelgerHuet /2
Karel Pelger (1885-1931) – often erroneously written “Karl” in reviews - was born in the village of Nijeveen in rural Drenthe in the Netherlands. Though a country boy who disliked cities, he lived in Amsterdam because of his enthusiasm for science & better access to facilities./3
