Red Cell Characteristics Related to Shape

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.

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