This picture shows large, dense, oversized, red blood cells that are seen in megaloblastic anemia. Megaloblastic anemia can occur when there is a deficiency of vitamin B-12.
Review Date:
4/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Michael C. Milone, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network (3/1/2004).
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Michael C. Milone, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network (3/1/2004).
