What red cell morphology is associated with abetalipoproteinemia, liver disease, and McLeod blood group?
a. Acanthocytes
b. Stomatocytes
c. Spherocytes
d. Elliptocytes
ANS: A
Acanthocytes are seen in all these situations.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).