Red Cell Characteristics Related to Size

Another Example of Microcytes

Another example of microcytes seen in a slide from a patient with hemolytic anemia. Compare the two microcytes in the center of the field with the lymphocyte to the right. Notice the larger red cell just below the microcytes is about the same size as the lymphocyte. Several other microcytes can also be seen in this field.

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