RBC Abnormalities Flashcards
1
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blister cell
A
immune hemolytic anemia
2
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helmet cell
A
sickle cell, hemolytic anemia, thalassemia
3
Q
teardrop cell
A
thalassemia, myelofibrosis
4
Q
target cells
A
iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, liver disease
5
Q
spherocytes
A
hereditary spherocytosis
6
Q
basophilic stippling
A
lead poisoning, thalassemia, alcohol
7
Q
cabot ring
A
megaloblastic anemia
8
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“earphone” like configuration
A
plasmodium, falciparum, vivax, malariae, and ovale
9
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howell-jolly bodies
A
magablastic anemia, postsplenectomy, intense hemolysis
10
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heinz bodies
A
G6PD, hereditary anemia
