Echinocytes
Overview
- Echinocytes, also known as burr cells, are red blood cells with short and evenly spaced projections.
- Echinocytes are most commonly artefactual, however may occur with certain congenital conditions or with severe liver disease.
Causes of Echinocytosis
- Processing artefact - due to prolonged storage in EDTA
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency
- Liver cirrhosis
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