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Red blood cells, target cells

These abnormal red blood cells (RBCs) resemble targets. These cells are seen in association with some forms of anemia, and following the removal of the spleen (splenectomy.

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Definition Alternative Names Description Why the Procedure Is Performed Risks Before the Procedure After the Procedure Outlook (Prognosis) References

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·As a Treatment

Anemia

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

Felty's Syndrome

Hairy Cell Leukemia

Hemolytic Anemia

Hereditary Spherocytosis

Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

·As a Risk Factor

Pneumococcal Meningitis

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