DIC (Disseminated intravascular coagulation)
This is an unusual situation in which there’s a generalised consumption of plasma clotting elements and platelets leading to fibrin deposition throughout the microcirculation. ...
Summary of Abnormal Red Blood Cell Morphologies and Disease States
Before we start with the abnormal morphologies, let’s talk about normal morphology of Red Blood Cells.
Normal mature RBC are biconcave, round discs that are about 6 – 8 in ...
fragmented RBCs (schistocytes)
There are numerous fragmented RBC’s seen here. Some of the irregular shapes appear as “helmet” cells. Such fragmented RBC’s are known as “schistocytes” ...
schistocytes and helmet cells in a smear accosiated with DIC
There are numerous fragmented RBC’s seen here. Some of the irregular shapes appear as “helmet” cells. Such fragmented RBC’s are known as “schistocytes” ...
