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 …
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