Intracellular RBC inclusions: A toddler is being treated for lead poisoning. You observe the inclusions indicated by the arrows in many RBCs on the peripheral blood smear. What is the identity of these inclusions?

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Intracellular RBC inclusions: A toddler is being treated for lead poisoning. You observe the inclusions indicated by the arrows in many RBCs on the peripheral blood smear. What is the identity of these inclusions?

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