Dacryocyte Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
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| The cell in the center of this slide is a/an: | View Page |
| Several Dacryocytes Several dacryocytes can also be seen in this field. Conditions in which teardrop cells can be found include myelofibrosis/myeloid metaplasia, bone marrow metastases, thalassemias, and anemias causing Heinz body formation. Dacryocytes are not diagnostically indicative of any specific condition. | View Page |
| Synonyms for Dacrocytes The synonym for a dacryocyte is a tear drop cell. | View Page |
| The predominant abnormal forms present in this field are: | View Page |
| The predominant forms of abnormal morphology seen in this slide are: | View Page |
| Which of the following forms are frequently artifactual? | View Page |
| The cell in the center of the field is a/an: | View Page |
| Dacryocyte Dacryocytes are pear-shaped or teardrop-shaped cells which are thought to form as a result of the removal of an inclusion from the cell as it moves through the spleen. This process is referred to as pitting. Since red cells are quite flexible and usually return to their normal shape following pitting, it has been theorized that in this case the membrane may have been stretched too far and thus cannot return to its original shape. A dacryocyte is present in the center of the field and several others can also be seen. | View Page |
| Schistocytes Two slightly larger fragments can be seen in this slide. One is lower center, and the other is lower right. Two dacryocytes or teardrop cells are seen in the upper center. Several ovalocytes are also present in this field. Schistocytes are seen in the same conditions as keratocytes and have a short survival time in circulation. Schistocytes have somewhat more clinical significance than keratocytes. | View Page |
| The predominant abnormal forms seen in this field are: | View Page |