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CHAPTER 11 VARIATIONS IN SHAPE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ERYTHROCYTES 101
SPHEROCYTE
A B
FIGURE 11–4A Spherocytes. FIGURE 11–4B Spherocytes.
COLOR: Darker than surrounding red blood cells
SHAPE: Round; no central pallor zone
Associated with: Hereditary spherocytosis, some hemolytic anemias, transfused cells, severe burns
