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Boat-shaped red blood cells, also known as canoe cells, have a distinctive morphology that resembles a canoe or boat viewed from above. Here are some key features:

Morphological Features
Shape: These cells are elongated with pointed ends, giving them a boat-like appearance.

Central Pallor: They have an elongated and sharpened area of central pallor, which is the lighter area in the center of the cell.

Size: The cells are generally broader than typical sickle cells and lack the characteristic curve of sickle cells.

Causes
Boat-shaped cells are most commonly associated with sickle cell disease (HbSS) and compound heterozygotes between sickle hemoglobin (HbS) and other abnormal hemoglobins, such as hemoglobin C (HbSC) or beta-thalassemia (HbS/beta-thalassaemia).

Clinical Significance
The presence of boat-shaped cells in a blood smear can indicate underlying hemoglobinopathies and help in diagnosing conditions like sickle cell disease and related disorders

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