Saturday, 24 December 2011

Target cells and Howell Jolly bodies



- Target cells are red cells with central staining with precipitated haemoglobin seen in conditions with abnormal haemoglobin as well as cell membrane
- Causes are target cells : sickle cell disease, thalassemia, iron deficiency anemia, liver disease

- Howell Jolly bodies contain nuclear remnants
- Causes: post-splenectomy, leukemia, megaloblastic anemia, iron deficiency anemia

1 comment:

  1. I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
    liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
    reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
    became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
    ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
    treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
    the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
    treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.

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