Hereditary elliptocytosis

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

See for

ovalocytosis

Broader Terms

congenital hemolytic anemia, genetic disorder

Related Terms

autosomal dominant trait

Scope Note

intrinsic defect of erythrocytes inherited as an autosomal dominant trait; erythrocytes assume an oval or elliptical shape.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• htm Alternative names Elliptocytosis - hereditary Definition Hereditary elliptocytosis is an inherited disorder in which the red blood cells are elliptical in shape.
• Hereditary elliptocytosis is a subtype of a heterogeneous group of RBC disorders associated with intrinsic defects in membrane proteins.
• Hereditary elliptocytosis is characterized by the presence of elliptical erythrocytes on the blood film, often with no or very slight shortening of red cell survival.
• Hereditary elliptocytosis is an increase in oval and elongated cells.
• home > Disease > H > Hereditary elliptocytosis Hereditary elliptocytosis See images Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | PreventionAlternative names: Elliptocytosis - hereditary Definition: Hereditary elliptocytosis is an inherited disorder in which the red blood cells are elliptical in shape.

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