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Helmet cell

AKA schistocyte is an irregularly shaped asymmetrical fragment of RBC that may have several morphologic forms. It is usually the result of mechanical disruption of the RBCs. They can be generated by getting stuck to fibrin strands within the vasculature secondary to an underlying Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia such as HUS, TTP and DIC or broken up by a mechanical heart valve).
Atlas Link: Schistocyte: Fragmented RBC
Helmet cell – Figure 1
Helmet cell – Figure 1
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