Target Cells

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medical Term
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Codocytes
gptkbp:appearance Red blood cells with a central area of hemoglobin surrounded by a clear zone and a peripheral ring of hemoglobin
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Iron_Deficiency_Anemia
gptkb:Thalassemia
Liver Disease
Hemoglobinopathies
Post-splenectomy
gptkbp:cause Increased surface area to volume ratio of red blood cells
Altered lipid composition of red blood cell membrane
gptkbp:diagnosticSignificance Indicate abnormality in red blood cell membrane or hemoglobin content
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Peripheral_Blood_Smear
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Target Cells
gptkbp:morphologicalType Red blood cell with central staining, clear area, and peripheral ring
gptkbp:seenIn gptkb:Alpha_Thalassemia
gptkb:Beta_Thalassemia
gptkb:Hemoglobin_C_Disease
gptkb:Obstructive_Liver_Disease
gptkb:Sickle_Cell_Disease
Post-splenectomy State
gptkbp:shape Target-like appearance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_Blood_Morphology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7