IMAGES IN CYTOLOGY
Neonatal Mimicker Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid
First published: 18 October 2024
Abstract
Germinal matrix cells are immature-appearing cells that can be present in the cerebrospinal fluid of premature neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage. These cells can mimic neoplastic cells and are an important morphologic pitfall.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Open Research
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.
