A 40 years old male had undergone splenectomy 20 years ago. Peripheral blood smear examination would show the presence of:
Correct Answer: Howell-Jolly bodies
Description: Howell-Jolly bodies are spherical or ovoid eccentrically located granules in stroma of erythrocytes in stained preparations. These represent nuclear remnants and these occur most frequently after: 1. Splenectomy 2. Megaloblastic anemia 3. Severe hemolytic anemia
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