| Parameter | Properties |
|---|---|
| Red blood cell, shape abnormality, schistocyte | Triangular cell |
| Definition | Small red cells fragments of varying (though typically distorted) shape with sharp angles or spines. May stain darkly or may appear pale as a result of hemoglobin loss of at the time of fragmentation. |
| Conditions associated with the shape abnormality | Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), macroangiopathic hemolytic anemia |
| Mechanism of formation | Fragmentation of red cell |
| Source/author | William Aird |
| Reviewed and edited by | Parul Bhargava |