Abnormal Red Blood Cells

Some examples of abnormal red blood cells are shown below. Click on any image to get a larger picture. For examples of normal red blood cells, click here.

Burr Cells Howell-Jolly Body Schistocytes
     
Sickle Cells Spherocytes Target Cells
Megeloblastic Anemia Hypochromic Microcytic Iron Deficiency Iron Deficency

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