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Elliptocytes, also known as ovalocytes or cigar cells, are abnormally shaped red blood cells that appear oval or elongated, from slightly egg-shaped to rod or pencil forms. They have normal central pallor with the hemoglobin appearing concentrated at the ends of the elongated cells when viewed through a light microscope .
Pencil cells are a type of abnormally elongated thin-shaped red blood cells (RBCs) morphology seen on a peripheral blood smear. Appearance on Blood Smear Elongated Shape: The defining feature of a pencil cell is its markedly elongated shape, resembling a pencil lead in terms of RBC morphology.
27 paź 2015 · Elliptocytes are elongated oval-shaped red blood cells. Very rare elliptocytes may be seen in normal blood smears. Elliptocytes may be increased in iron deficiency anemia (where they are sometimes referred to as “pencil cells”) and marrow infiltrative processes (with teardrop cells).
Elliptocytes: Red blood cells are cigar or pencil shaped with parallel sides and an area of pallor. 1,2 Ovalocytes: Are red blood cells that are oval or egg shaped. 1,2 Macro-ovalocytes: Ovalocytes that are larger than a normal red blood cells. 3
17 sie 2023 · Interpretation. First, look at the Full Blood Count (FBC) – this also may be known as a complete blood count or CBC. Here is a list of common abbreviations and their meaning: The report usually then comments on the appearance of each cell type and then finally any other abnormalities. 1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) 2.
Cell Description: Elliptocytes: Red blood cells are cigar or pencil shaped with parallel sides and an area of pallor. 1,2 Ovalocytes: Are red blood cells that are oval or egg shaped. 1,2
15 mar 2014 · Teardrop erythrocytes (syn. dakryocytes) play a key role in the evaluation of peripheral blood smears in patients with anemia, especially as part of the “leukoerythroblastic picture”.
