Blasts are commonly encountered on blood smears and can occur in a variety of conditions, including acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes. Additionally, circulating lymphoma cells can often show blast-like morphologic features.

MYELOID BLASTS AND BLAST “EQUIVALENTS”: A BLOOD SMEAR-BASED REVIEW

In this webinar, Dr. Kyle Bradley will speak on the cellular morphology of blasts and blast equivalents, reviewing their main characteristics and touching on the role of flow cytometry in diagnosing diseases where blasts are often seen.

Kyle Bradley, MD
Associate Professor of Haematopathology, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA

BLAST AND BLAST EQUIVALENCE: THE IMPORTANCE OF MORPHOLOGY

Dr. Agus Susanto Kosasih will then focus on the importance of digital morphology in the identification of these cells, and share several case studies to highlight the evaluation of haematolymphoid malignancies, ranging from basic haematology to molecular studies.

Dr. dr. Agus Susanto Kosasih, Sp.PK(K), MARS
Head of Clinical Pathology Medical Staff at Dharmais Cancer Hospital , Jakarta

Expert Speaker & Moderator

Prof. dr. Mansyur Arif, Hospital Director of Dr Tajuddin Chalid General Hospital, Makassar will moderate this webinar discussion and provide key insights on the haemato-oncology landscape, including its prevalence in Indonesia.

Prof. dr. Mansyur Arif, Ph.D, Sp.PK(K), M.Kes
Hospital Director, Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid General Hospital, Makassar

We hoped you have enjoyed the webinar and gained new insights!

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