Rouleaux formation, Multiple myeloma

Much rouleaux formation of the red cells in this thick area of red cell distribution. This is pathologic rouleaux in contrast to normal stacking of red cells in a thick area of a normal smear. A monocyte is in the field. The background has a bluish tinge. Multiple myeloma. Blood - 50X

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