Erythrocyte Inclusions
| Definition: |
Pathologic inclusions occurring in erythrocytes. |
| Notes: |
A 11 qualif except /cytol |
| Also Called: |
Howell-Jolly Bodies |
Erythrocyte Inclusions Categories.
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Heinz Bodies - Abnormal intracellular inclusions, composed of denatured hemoglobin, found on the membrane of red blood cells. They are seen in thalassemias, enzymopathies, hemoglobinopathies, and after splenectomy. |
Erythrocyte Inclusions Definitions and Terms
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