Hereditary elliptocytosis


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Red blood cells, elliptocytosis
Red blood cells, elliptocytosis
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Elliptocytosis - hereditary


Prevention

Genetic counseling may be appropriate for prospective parents. However, the majority of individuals with hereditary elliptocytosis are unaware of any problems.



Review Date: 04/15/2005
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, MD, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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