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ASH Image Bank (2007);doi: 10.1182/ashimagebank-2007-7-00025
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Figure 3. Coarse dense basophilic stippling of several RBCs is shown in this view. Basophilic stippling can be seen in a variety of hematologic disorders including the thalassemias; heavy metal poisoning, particularly lead or arsenicals; dyserythropoietic anemias; megaloblastic anemia; and pyrimidine 5'-nucleotidase deficiency.





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