RBC Morphology & Disease - 3
Poikilocytosis: continued
Morphologic
types: continued
Helmet
cells: (schistocyte)
Acanthocytes:
Irregular shaped and
spaced spicules
Cells fragments with
“straps”
Crenated
cells (Echinocytes)
Evenly spaced and
shaped sharp spicules
Also called “Burr
cells”
Tear
shaped: (Dacryocytes)
One pointed end
