Acanthocytes in Blood Smear Post-Splenectomy

Erythrocyte morphology post-splenectomy: detection of numerous acanthocytes and Howell-Jolly bodies in a peripheral blood smear. Wright's stain.

Editorial team 1 min October 7, 2026

Peripheral blood smear: numerous acanthocytes and Howell-Jolly bodies

Frequent acanthocytes in a patient with splenectomy

Sample type: Peripheral blood

Stain type: Wright

Author(s): M. Sopeña Corvinos, V. Torres Jiménez, C. Guillén

Workplace: Central Laboratory of the Community of Madrid, Hospital Infanta Sofía

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