Dr Magutu presenting at KACP 2025
Dr. Valerie Magutu, a consultant haematologist, delivered a compelling presentation during the Kenya Association of Clinical Pathologists (KACP) Annual Conference held at PrideInn Paradise, Shanzu, Mombasa, on 30th October.
Her session, titled “Approach to the Non-Malignant Marrow: The Not So Benign,” explored the crucial role of bone marrow examination in disease diagnosis, emphasizing that a bone marrow test is not just a report, it’s a comprehensive consultation.
Dr. Magutu underscored that accurate diagnosis relies on integrating:
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The patient’s complete clinical history and symptoms
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Findings from the Full Blood Count (FBC) and blood film
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Detailed examination of the bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy
Through anonymized case studies, she illustrated how this holistic approach can reveal the hidden narratives behind complex, non-malignant blood disorders—conditions that may mimic malignancies but require distinctly different management.
Her presentation was a masterclass in diagnostic precision, reinforcing that pathology is a collaborative science in which clinical insight, laboratory data, and expert interpretation come together to tell the patient’s true story.
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