Red Cell Characteristics Related to Shape

Another Keratocyte

Another example of a helmet cell is seen in the center of this field. Examples of conditions in which keratocytes can be seen include intravascular coagulation, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, glomerulonephritis, and rejection of renal transplants. The diagnosis of these disorders is not based on the presence of keratocytes.

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