Red Blood Cells with irregular, localised surface projections

Here we observe red blood cells with irregular, localised surface projections. These projections appear to serve as focal points for attempted extrusion of thin, filamentous forms. Surrounding cells remain smooth, highlighting the specific nature of these events. In darkfield interpretation, such appearances are often referred to as ‘mycoplasma-associated forms,’ while conventional haematology would group them under spiculated cell morphology