Clue: Elevated LDH

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What type of cell is the blue arrow pointing to?

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Horn cell

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What type of cell is the yellow arrow pointing to?

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Microspherocyte

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What type of cell is the green arrow pointing to?

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Polychromatophilic cell

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Name 5 types of schistocytes

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What condition(s) is/are included in the differential diagnosis for this patient?

a

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

b

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

c

Pernicious anemia

d

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

e

Valve hemolysis

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