Red cells: Basophilic stippling
Basophilic stippling refers to the presence of evenly distributed inclusions within the erythrocytes.
Red Cells: Dacrocytes
Dacrocytes or teardrop cells as they are also referred to are abnormal red cells characterised by their distinctive ‘teardrop’ / ‘pear’ shape. They are rounded at one end and taper off at the other. They are seen in a range of different conditions: _____Image from personal photography.
Red cells: Spherocytes
Spherocytes, unlike normal red cells are spherical in shape.
Red cells: Elliptocytes
Elliptocytes are elongated red cells.
Morphology Monday (008) – Plasma cell leukaemia
I had the opportunity to sit and discuss this peripheral blood film and a multiple myeloma film with Dave and Malissa from the Differential Discussions YouTube channel. You can see our discussion below: _____Image: Shared by Malissa Norfolk, Differential Discussions.
Red Cells: Howell-Jolly bodies
Howell-Jolly bodies are small, round inclusions found within red blood cells.
Morphology Monday (007) – Hypergranular APML
Images from a patient with APML.
Red cells: Target cells
Target cells have a characteristic target or bullseye appearance.
Morphology Monday (006) – P. falciparum
Images showing a Plasmodium Falciparum infection
Morphology Monday (005) – Smear cells
Smear cells aren’t confirmatory for CLL.