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Teardrop RBCs

Teardrop cells (dacrocytes) are RBCs that resemble a teardrop in the peripheral blood smear. They are often seen in people with an underlying myelofibrosis or other marrow space occupying disorders.

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Teardrop RBCs – Figure 1 — Figure 1 · click to enlarge

Teardrop RBCs – Figure 1 — Figure 1 · click to enlarge

Teardrop RBCs – Figure 2 — Figure 2 · click to enlarge

Teardrop RBCs – Figure 2 — Figure 2 · click to enlarge

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