Macrocytosis occurs when your red blood cells are enlarged or oddly shaped. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today. ... Howell-Jolly bodies ...

Examination of the blood showed occasional sickled cells, but no Howell—Jolly bodies were seen. Hemoglobin analysis revealed Hgb S of 78.1 per cent, Hgb F of 19.0 per cent and Hgb A 2 of 3.4 per ...

Heinz Bodies: Intracellular inclusions usually attached to RBCs; ... Howell-Jolly Bodies: ... Zaizov R, Varsona I: Postnatal changes in some red cell parameters. Acta Paediatr Scand 1971;60:317–323.

Pitted cell counts and Howell-Jolly bodies may be effective biomarkers for splenic function in children with sickle cell anemia, according to study results. Researchers from several sites in the ...