Blood Film Findings Flashcards
1
Q
What can been seen in Myelodysplasic Syndrome + some anaemias?
A
- Anisocytosis
2
Q
What cells can be seen in Iron Deficiency Anaemia and post- splenectomy?
A
-Target Cells
3
Q
What cells can be seen in G6PD and alpha- thalassaemia?
A
- Heinz Bodies
4
Q
What cells can you typically see post-splenectomy and in patients with severe anaemia?
A
- Howell- Jolly Bodies
5
Q
What cells do you typically see in Haemolytic Anaemia?
A
- Reticulocytes
6
Q
What cells may be present in a patient who presents with HUS, DIC, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, Haemolytic Anaemia and Metallic heart Valves ?
A
- Schistocytes
7
Q
What cells are indicative of a Myelodysplasic Syndrome?
A
- Sideroblasts
8
Q
What cells are indicative of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia?
A
- Smudge Cells
9
Q
What cells can indicate Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia or Hereditary Spherocytosis?
A
- Spherocytes
