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schistocytosis

Increased number of schistocytes (fragmented red blood cells). Etiology: - microangiopathic hemolytic anemia - thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) - hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) - disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) - intravascular prostheses - other traumatic hemolytic anemia - (see microangiopathic hemolytic anemia)

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disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) schistocyte

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sign/symptom

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012