Image Based Question-62249

The Peripheral Smear shows the following Pictures. The Cells marked in the Diagram are most characterstic of

A. Hemolytic uremic syndrome

B. Polysplenia

C. Spherocytosis

D. Acanthocytosis

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Cells marked are Helmet Cells

Schistocytes, helment cells, triangle cells, burr cells are seen in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA). Changes in erythrocyte morphology

Schistocytes are often seen in patients with hemolytic anemia. They are frequently a consequence of mechanical artificial heart valves and hemolytic uremic syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.