Erythrocytes with a linear central zone, mouth-shaped as a result of the disturbance of erythrocyte membrane.
Size:
7 –8.5 µm
Shape:
May have a form of fish mouth.
Significance:
Present in a rare type of congenital hemolytic anemia, when intracellular potassium is decreased and sodium increased (hereditary spherocytosis), and in alcoholism.
