The presence of what poikilocyte would lead to a suspicion of myelophthisic anemia rather than pure red cell aplasia?
A)Dacryocyte
B)Drepanocyte
C)Schistocyte
D)Stomatocyte

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Dacryocytes, or teardrop cells, are associated with myelophthisic anemia, which occurs when the bone marrow is infiltrated by fibrous tissue or malignant cells, leading to the displacement of normal marrow elements.

The Presence of What Poikilocyte Would Lead to a Suspicion