25th July 2024

A 35-year-old female presents with a fever and sore throat. She reports increasing fatigue

A 35-year-old female presents with a fever and sore throat. She reports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath on exertion, worsening over the last few months. On examination, she appears pale, with some noticeable petechiae visible on her arms. She is pancytopenic and is referred to a haematologist who suspects she has aplastic anaemia.

What would be the most consistent finding on her bone marrow biopsy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.