Schistocytes are seen in?: (A) H.U.S, (B) H.S.P, (C) Abetalipoproteinemia, (D) Myelofibrosis
Answer is A. Ans. (a) HUSRef: Robbin's pathology 9th ed. / 644Characteristic of Schistocytes/Helmet Cells* Fragmented part of a red blood cell.* Irregularly shaped, jagged, and have two pointed ends* Does not have central pallor.Seen in* Hemolytic uremic syndrome* Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura* Disseminated intravascular coagulation* Metallic prosthetic valves