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Basophilic Stippling - 4.

Basophilic Stippling - 4.
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Author: John Lazarchick
Category: Laboratory Hematology > Basic cell morphology > Red cell inclusions and abnormalities > Coarse basophilic stippling  
Published Date: 07/01/2007

This view best illustrates the spectrum of stippling noted in this patient with cells containing either fine or coarse inclusions and with one RBC showing dense aggregates. The final diagnosis in this child was chronic lead poisoning caused by ingestion of paint chip fragments.