Schistocytes Helmet cells

Schistocytes
  • Facts:
    Fragmented RBCs
  • Diagnosis:
    Decreased serum haptoglobin
    Increased LDH and bilirubin
  • Associated With:
    Microangiopathic hemolytic anemias ( DIC, HUS, TTP )
    RBC destruction from prosthetic valves



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July 22nd 2010