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In thalassemia, why there is nucleated red cells as the bone marrow is desperately trying to get red cells into the circulation as fast as possible?
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Exaggerated responce: It is due to exaggerated response by the bone marrow due to anemia as in thalassemia major.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Yes: Nucleated red cells are a manifestation of a very hyperactive bone marrow. The cells are immature which is why they still have their nucleus.
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