FRCPath Haematology Part 2: Morphology RBC Morphology Overview Schistocytes

Schistocytes (RBC fragments) are fragmented red cells resulting from shear stress (mechanical damage).

Causes:

Schistocyte. Peripheral blood film from a patient with microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, showing a schistocyte (fragmented red blood cell).
Peripheral blood film from a patient with microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, showing a schistocyte (fragmented red blood cell).
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