Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Red cell inclusions and parasites
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise red cell inclusions and parasites — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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Howell-Jolly bodies = hyposplenism; basophilic stippling = lead poisoning or dyserythropoiesis. These are the two most commonly confused inclusions.
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