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Dacrocytes (tear drop cells) 
Other poikilocytes resemble a pear or teardrop. The narrow, tapered end
may be
Dacrocytes (tear drop cells ... each of the above photos ... metaplasia, pernicious anemia ... some hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path
Spur-Cell Anemia- A 31-year-old man with a history of cirrhosis, recurrent hepatic encephalopathy, and anemia presented
Spur-Cell Anemia ... acanthocytes (or spur cells ... Spur cells acquire ... echinocytes (or burr cells ... #NEJM #clinical
Codocytes (Target cells) - Two target cells are seen in the left photo and one in
) - Two target cells ... seen in the left photo ... present in the left photo ... with hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... Clinical Presentation ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... number of CD34+ cells
Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
In the right photo ... seen in hemolytic anemias ... microangiopathic hemolytic anemia ... Clinical conditions ... #Clinical #Path
Sickle cells
These photos show sickle cells on peripheral blood smears. In the left photo target cells
photos show sickle ... In the left photo ... trait do very well clinically ... no significant anemia ... #Clinical #Path
VEXAS (Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic) Syndrome
Clinical Syndrome:
 • Common Clinical Features: alveolitis, ear and
Somatic) Syndrome Clinical ... Syndrome: • Common Clinical ... Abnormalities: macrocytic anemia ... blood myeloid cells ... NEJM Review: https
Spherocytes - The arrow points to one of many spherocytes in this photo. The cells have
spherocytes in this photo ... The cells have assumed ... and hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
received intravenous antibiotic ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... bacillus cause selsis ... or clindamycin Antibiotic ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo