Bone marrow response in MAHA is reflected in the peripheral blood smear by the presence of:

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In MAHA (Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia), the bone marrow responds to the increased destruction of red blood cells by producing more reticulocytes, which are immature red blood cells. Therefore, the presence of reticulocytes in the peripheral blood smear is a reflection of bone marrow response in MAHA. Spherocytes and schistocytes are actually abnormal RBC shapes seen in MAHA due to their destruction in microvasculature, while keratocytes are seen in other conditions such as thalassemia.

Bone Marrow Response in MAHA Is Reflected in the Peripheral