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helmet cells |
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helmet cells, fragmented red blood cells that have been "scooped out" so they resemble helmets. They are found in patients with carcinomatosis, hemolytic anemia, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Helmet cells can also be seen in blood samples of people with prosthetic heart valves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Microangiopathic hemolysis ([greater than or equal to]1% schistocytes plus helmet cells and the presence of any number of spherocytes) |
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