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| What is an acanthocyte and what pathologys is it seen in? (2) |
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Definition
Is a spur cell (a spiny looking RBC)
In Liver disease, abetalipoproteinemia |
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Term
| What is basophilic stippling and what pathologys is it seen in? (3) |
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Definition
Is a RBC with tiny speckles
In: Thalassemias, Anemia of chronic disease, or Lead poisoning |
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Term
| What is a bite cell and what pathology(s) is it seen in? |
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Definition
A RBC with a chunk (bite) out of it
In G6PD deficiency |
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Term
| What is a macro-ovalocyte and what pathology(s) is it seen in? |
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Definition
A really big, oval RBC
In megaloblastic anemia |
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Term
| What is a schistocyte and what pathology(s) is it seen in? |
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Definition
It's a fragmented RBC (looks like half a RBC)
In: DIC, TTP/HUS, or traumatic hemolysis |
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Term
| What is a teardrop cell and what pathology(s) is it seen in? |
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Definition
a tear-drop shaped RBC
In bone marrow infiltration |
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Term
| What is a target cell and what pathologys is it seen in? (4) |
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Definition
A RBC with a white ring in it (looks like a target)
In: HbC disease, Asplenia, Liver disease, and Thalassemia |
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Term
| What is a Heinz body and what pathologys is it seen in? (2) |
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Definition
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A RBC with membrane damage and denatured hemoglobin precipitation
In: α-thalassemia and G6PD deficiency |
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Term
| What is a Howell-Jolly body and what pathology(s) is it seen in? |
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Definition
A RBC with basophilic nuclear remntants (looks like a dark dot in it)
In functional asplenia or asplenia |
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