Helmet Cells are characteristic of
Correct Answer: Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Description: Schistocytes are typically irregularly shaped, jagged, and have two pointed ends. A true schistocyte does not have central pallor.
Helmet cells are also known as schistocytes / triangle cells / burr cells are a Feature of microangiopathic diseases including disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), thrombotic microomgiopathies (TTP), mechanical artificial heart valves and hemolytic Uremic syndrome (HUS).
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