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Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
fragmented red blood ... In the right photo ... hemolytic- uremic syndromes ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Schistocytes can assume a shape resembling natural or man-made objects such as arrowheads, fish, collar buttons,
Schistocytes can ... seen in the left photo ... In the right photo ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Atypical HUS - Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Unlike typical HUS, which is shigatoxin mediated, aHUS is not typically
Uremic Syndrome ... pulmonary and liver ... TTP) Look for schistocytes ... following often bloody ... #Uremic #Syndrome
Polychromatophilia - Note 2 large blue-gray erythrocytes as seen on H&E stain. On a stain for
The left photo also ... shows a schistocyte ... and the right photo ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Red Blood Cell ( ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... - Thalassemia, Liver ... Pulmonary emboli • Schistocytes ... Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... Peripheral smear: Schistocytes ... , helmet cells ... studies - PBS: + Schistocytes ... DIC • Severe Liver