Which of the following anemias is characterized by the presence of Howell-Jolly bodies in the peripheral blood smear?

A Sickle cell anemia
B Thalassemia major
C Hereditary elliptocytosis
D Splenectomy-associated anemia ✓

Explanation

Howell-Jolly bodies are small, round inclusions found in red blood cells, typically seen in patients who have undergone splenectomy.

Source

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high