RBC morphology and related disease states Flashcards
1
Q
Uremia
A
Echinocytes/Burr cells
2
Q
Hemoglobinopathies, thalassemia, IDA
A
target cells
3
Q
hemoglobin S
A
Sickle cells
4
Q
Hereditary elliptocytosis or ovalocytosis, thalassemia major
A
Eliptocyte/ovalocyte
5
Q
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA)
Severe burns
Renal graft rejection
A
Schistocytes
6
Q
Hereditary spherocytosis
Some hemolytic anemias transfused cells
Severe burns
A
Spherocytes
7
Q
IDA
Sideroblastic anemia
Lead poisoning
A
Microcytes
8
Q
Megaloblastic anemia
Vitamin B12 and/or Folate deficiency
A
Macrocytes
9
Q
- cirrhosis
- Malabsorption
- Hypothyroidism
A
Acanthocytes
10
Q
DIC
Severe burns
TTP
A
Schistocytes
11
Q
Myelofibrosis
hemolytic anemia
thalassemia
A
Teardrop (dacrocytes)
12
Q
- Acquired hemolytic anemias
- Hereditary stomatocytosis
A
Stomatocytes