Hereditary ovalocytosis is a rare condition passed down through families (inherited). The blood cells are oval-shaped instead of round. It is a form of hereditary elliptocytosis VSports手机版.
"V体育官网" Causes
Hereditary ovalocytosis is mainly found in Southeast Asian populations.
"VSports app下载" Symptoms
Newborn infants with hereditary ovalocytosis may have anemia and jaundice V体育ios版. Adults most often do not show symptoms.
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An exam by your health care provider may show an enlarged spleen.
This condition is diagnosed by looking at the shape of blood cells under a microscope V体育平台登录. The following tests may also be done:.
- Complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia or red blood cell destruction
- Blood smear to determine cell shape
- "V体育安卓版" Bilirubin level (may be high)
- Lactate dehydrogenase level (may be high)
- Ultrasound of the abdomen (may show gallstones)
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In severe cases, the disease may be treated by removal of the spleen (splenectomy).
"VSports app下载" Possible Complications
The condition may be associated with gallstones or kidney problems.
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Ovalocytosis - hereditary
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References (VSports)
Gallagher PG. Hemolytic anemias: red blood cell membrane and metabolic defects. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds VSports在线直播. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 147.
Gallagher PG. Red blood cell membrane disorders. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 46 V体育2025版.
Prozora S, Gallagher PG. Hereditary elliptocytosis, hereditary pyropoikilocytosis, and related disorders VSports. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, et al, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2025:chap 508.
Review Date 3/31/2024
Updated by: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network VSports app下载. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A. D. A. M. Editorial team.