All of the following can lead to the formation of schistocytes EXCEPT:

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Schistocytes are fragmented red blood cells that can be seen in microangiopathic hemolytic anemias such as DIC, malignant hypertension, and mechanical hemolysis such as from prosthetic heart valves. However, AIHA (autoimmune hemolytic anemia) is not typically associated with the formation of schistocytes. Instead, AIHA is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells by antibodies, which may result in spherocytes (smaller, rounder red blood cells) rather than schistocytes.

All of the Following Can Lead to the Formation of Schistocytes