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Spur cell anaemia is seen in

A
Drug induced anaemia
B
Hepatocellular disease
C
Renal disease
D
Alcoholism
High-Yield Explanation
Spur cell anemia (SCA) is an acquired hemolytic anemia, characterized by an increase in the percentage of spur cells (acanthocytes) associated with liver cirrhosis . The presence of >=5% spur cells on peripheral blood smears has been observed in 31% of patients with liver cirrhosis Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 891

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