Hematology

Basophilic Stippling of Erythrocytes in Blood Smear

Erythrocyte morphology in blood smears in anemia: detection of basophilic stippling, its clinical and diagnostic significance, and causes.

Blood smear: erythrocyte with prominent basophilic stippling in the center of the field
Blood smear: erythrocyte with prominent basophilic stippling in the center of the field

🔬 What can be observed in this blood smear microscopy image from a patient with anemia?

🙏The image was kindly provided by Anna Ivanova, a physician in clinical laboratory diagnostics, Anna Ivanova, Moscow.

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