H. H. Rashidi, MD
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Target cells

Target cells are RBCs that resemble a bull's-eye; commonly seen in patients with thalassemia, certain hemoglobinopaties (e.g. Hb C disease), or even liver disease but can also be due to an artifact seen on certain peripheral blood smears secondary to slow drying of blood or excess EDTA.
Atlas Link: Target Cell RBC
Target cells – Figure 1
Target cells – Figure 1
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Target cells – Figure 2
Target cells – Figure 2
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