Schistocytes are fragmented parts of red blood cells (RBCs) found in the blood. They are often a result of the red blood cells passing through damaged or abnormal blood vessels, leading to their fragmentation. The presence of schistocytes is commonly associated with conditions like hemolytic anemia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and mechanical damage to red blood cells, such as that caused by artificial heart valves. They are typically identified when blood is examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
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