12 Inclusions in erythrocytes TABLE 12-1 Staining Qualities of Erythrocyte Inclusion Bodies Howell-jolly bodies FIGURE 12–1 Howell-Jolly bodies. Color: Dark blue to purple Shape: Round to oval Size: 0.5-1.5 μm Number per cell: Usually 1; may be multiple Composition: DNA Associated with: Splenectomy, hyposplenism, megaloblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia Basophilic stippling FIGURE 12–2A Basophilic stippling. FIGURE 12–2B Basophilic stippling. Color: Dark blue to purple Shape: Fine or coarse punctate granules Number per cell: Numerous with fairly even distribution Composition: RNA Associated with: Lead intoxication, thalassemia, abnormal heme synthesis Pappenheimer bodies Siderotic granules Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Hematopoiesis Precursor lymphoid neoplasms Variations in size and color of erythrocytes Erythrocyte maturation Variations in shape and distribution of erythrocytes Diseases affecting erythrocytes Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Hematology Atlas Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by admin in HEMATOLOGY | Comments Off on Inclusions in erythrocytes Full access? Get Clinical Tree
12 Inclusions in erythrocytes TABLE 12-1 Staining Qualities of Erythrocyte Inclusion Bodies Howell-jolly bodies FIGURE 12–1 Howell-Jolly bodies. Color: Dark blue to purple Shape: Round to oval Size: 0.5-1.5 μm Number per cell: Usually 1; may be multiple Composition: DNA Associated with: Splenectomy, hyposplenism, megaloblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia Basophilic stippling FIGURE 12–2A Basophilic stippling. FIGURE 12–2B Basophilic stippling. Color: Dark blue to purple Shape: Fine or coarse punctate granules Number per cell: Numerous with fairly even distribution Composition: RNA Associated with: Lead intoxication, thalassemia, abnormal heme synthesis Pappenheimer bodies Siderotic granules Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Hematopoiesis Precursor lymphoid neoplasms Variations in size and color of erythrocytes Erythrocyte maturation Variations in shape and distribution of erythrocytes Diseases affecting erythrocytes Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Hematology Atlas Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by admin in HEMATOLOGY | Comments Off on Inclusions in erythrocytes Full access? Get Clinical Tree
