Clover-leaf nucleus of atypical lymphocytes in CMV-mononucleosis syndrome: report of one case

Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi. 1990 Nov-Dec;31(6):379-82.

Abstract

Atypical lymphocytes with clover leaf nucleus are a frequent finding in adult type T-cell leukemia, and are occasionally seen in an overnight blood sample. This type of cell has apparently never previously been reported in cytomegaloviral infection. The case of a thirty-seven-day-old female infant presented with cytomegalovirus induced mononucleosis syndrome; her blood smear revealed atypical lymphocytes with clover leaf nucleus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cell Nucleus / pathology*
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / blood
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / blood
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / pathology*
  • Lymphocytes / pathology*