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Spur cell RBC

Also known as acanthocyte is a RBC with irregular thorn-like projections. Looks like "Cowboy Boot Spurs". These RBCs may be associated with many conditions including but not limited to abetalipoproteinemia, liver disease, malnutrition, asplenia, and Mcleod phenotype blood group.
Atlas Link: Spur cell RBC (Acanthocyte)
Spur cell RBC – Figure 1
Spur cell RBC – Figure 1
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