Hereditary elliptocytosis

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Blood cells

Red blood cells, elliptocytosis

Elliptocytosis - hereditary

• A family history of hereditary elliptocytosis
• Prolonged jaundice in the newborn
• Jaundice (not in the newborn)
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath

An examination by your health care provider may occasionally show an enlarged spleen.

The following tests may help diagnose the condition:

• A CBC (complete blood count) may show anemia and/or cell destruction.
• A smear of the blood may show elliptical red blood cells.
• Bilirubin may be elevated.
• LDH may be elevated.
• Cholecystogram (X-ray of gallbladder) may show gallstones.

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.