Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis Differs in Red Cell Morphology from Other Erythrocyte

question 29

Multiple Choice

Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis differs in red cell morphology from other erythrocyte membrane defects by what characteristic cell shape?

• A) Spherocyte
• B) Elliptocyte
• C) Schistocyte
• D) Target cell

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