Red Blood Cell Inclusion Bodies

Red Blood Cell Inclusion Bodies

TL;DR Red blood cell inclusion bodies are abnormal aggregates of material within the cytoplasm of red blood cells, which are visible under a microscope and are indicative of various underlying diseases or conditions. Certainly. Here is an updated and expanded table...
Abnormal Red Blood Cell Morphology

Abnormal Red Blood Cell Morphology

TL;DR Disorders lead to abnormal red blood cell morphology primarily by affecting the red blood cell’s membrane, its internal hemoglobin content, or the overall environment of the bone marrow or spleen, which can alter the red blood cell’s size, shape, or...
Leukocytosis

Leukocytosis

TL;DR Leukocytosis is an increase in white blood cell (WBC) count above the reference range. Significance ▾ Not a disease itself, but a marker of underlying infection, inflammation, or blood cancers. Causes ▾ Infections: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites battling...
Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia (DIIHA)

Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia (DIIHA)

TL;DR Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia are caused by drugs that trigger an immune response to attack red blood cells (RBCs), leading to hemolytic anemia. Mechanism ▾ Hapten Model (most common) (Drug-dependent Antibody Model) Immune Complex Formation (less common)...
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

TL;DR Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells, leading to anemia. This destruction process is known as hemolysis. Types ▾: Warm AIHA Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD)...