Erythroid precursors surround a “nursing” histiocyte. The organization of cells within these structures is thought to facilitate erythropoiesis. Increased numbers of erythroblastic islands may be seen in regenerating bone marrow.FIG1
Peter Maslak, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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Peter Maslak, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center