Question
The cells marked by a “black arrow” in the blood smear of a patient given below are most commonly seen in cases of?
A. G6PD deficiency.
B. Liver diseases.
C. Pulmonary emboli cases.
D. Both A & C.
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Correct Answer » D Explanation |
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Ans:D. G6PD deficiency and Pulmonary Emboli Cases.
The cells marked by a black arrow in the blood smear of a patient given above represents Helmet Cells.
A schistocyte is a fragmented part of a RBC. Schistocytes are typically irregularly shaped, jagged, and have two pointed ends.
Several descriptive names have been used for schistocytes, depending on the resulting shape of the fragment.
These include pre-keratocyte, also described as a blister cell, and keratocyte, also described as a helmet cell or horn cell(fragmented red blood cells that appear “scooped out” so they resemble helmets)
Most commonly seen in-
- G6PD deficiency
- Pulmonary embolicases.