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Signs of a Toxic Neutrophil

Toxic changes are seen in circulating neutrophils (i.e. in the blood smear) with inflammatory responses. Features of toxic change include: 

โœ”๏ธ Dohle bodies

โœ”๏ธ Cytoplasmic basophilia

โœ”๏ธ Cytoplasmic vacuolation

Can you spot them all in this neutrophil?