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Red blood cells, spherocytosis
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. Update Date:
08/10/2008 David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Red blood cells, sickle cell
Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells
Red blood cells, tear-drop shape

Red blood cells, normal
Red blood cells, elliptocytosis
Red blood cells, spherocytosis

Red blood cells, multiple sickle cells
Basophil (close-up)
Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites

Malaria, photomicrograph of cellular parasites
Red blood cells, sickle cells
Red blood cells, sickle and pappenheimer

Red blood cells, target cells
Formed elements of blood

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