Hematology

Erythrocyte Morphology: Unusual Poikilocyte in Blood Smear

An example of severe poikilocytosis in a peripheral blood smear: an unusually shaped erythrocyte resembling a fish, and cell morphology assessment.

Blood smear, unusual shape of a deformed erythrocyte
Blood smear, unusual shape of a deformed erythrocyte

🔬Fish-shaped erythrocytes 🐟