Which of the following red cell inclusions may be seen in the RBCs of patients with sickle cell anemia as a result of rapid RBC turnover and "stressed" erythropoiesis?

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Siderotic granules and Howell-Jolly bodies can be seen in the RBCs of patients with sickle cell anemia due to rapid RBC turnover and "stressed" erythropoiesis. Siderotic granules are indicative of iron accumulation, while Howell-Jolly bodies are remnants of nuclear material, both of which are more common in conditions with increased erythropoietic activity.

Which of the Following Red Cell Inclusions May Be Seen