Erythrocyte Disorders: Smear Case 1: Jaundice and the Peripheral Smear

Ungraded Practice Question

Considering the predominance of microspherocytes on the blood smear, and the patient's jaundiced condition, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Please select the single best answer

Burn or thermal injury
Hereditary spherocytosis
Acute hemorrhage
Iron deficiency anemia

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