This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Schistocytes are seen in: March 2013 (e) 
Select and explain. 
A. Hereditary spherocytosis, B. Thalassemia, C. Microangiopathy, D. Sickle cell anemia
C: Microangiopathy
Answer: C: Microangiopathy 
Explanation: Ans. C i.e. Microangiopathy Cells and conditions Bite cells are seen in: G6PD deficiency Helmet cells are seen in: Hemolytic uremic syndrome Coombs positive Schistocytes are seen in: Acquired spherocytosis/microangiopathy Ring sideroblasts (iron granules in mitochondria around the nucleus) are seen in: Sideroblastic anemia 'Tear drop' poikilocytes are seen in: Myeloid metaplasia and Myelofibrosis Post splenectomy changes includes: Howell jolly bodies, Heinz bodies etc. Burr cells are seen in: Uremia Acanthocytes are seen in: Abetalipoproteinemia Macroploycytes are seen in: Megaloblastic anemia Hypersegmented neutrophils are seen in: Megaloblastic anemia Spur cells are seen in: Chronic livzer disease