Carrillo-Esper R, Rosales-Gutiérrez AO

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 42-43
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ABSTRACT

Preeclampsia is a highly prevalent entity. Its manifestations are heterogeneous, highlighting the microcirculation dysfunction, which manifests as microangiopathic hemolytic anemia which is characterized by the presence in the peripheral blood smear by abnormal red blood cells such as schistocytes, dacriocytes and fragmented erythrocytes. The objective of this report is to describe the peripheral blood smear in a case of preeclampsia.

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