Congenital Spherocytic Anemia
Alternate Names : Hereditary Spherocytosis, Spherocytosis
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Red Blood Cells, Normal
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This photomicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.
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Red Blood Cells, Spherocytosis
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Spherocytosis is a hereditary disorder of the red blood cells (RBCs), which may be associated with a mild anemia. Typically, the affected RBCs are small, spherically shaped, and lack the light centers seen in normal, round RBCs.
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Blood Cells
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Blood is comprised of red blood cells, platelets, and various white blood cells.
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