hereditary elliptocytosis…

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red blood cells, elliptocytosis, blood cells, elliptocytosis, hereditary, hereditary elliptocytosis, inherited disorder, the red blood cells, elliptical in shape, elliptocytosis is inherited, an autosomal dominant trait, affecting approximately 1 in every 4,000 people, in mild cases, fewer than 15% of red blood cells, elliptical, elliptocytosis is frequently harmless, some people, experience hemolytic crises, red blood cells rupture, releasing hemoglobin, individuals, develop anemia, jaundice, gallstones, a family history of hereditary elliptocytosis, prolonged jaundice, in the newborn, jaundice, in the newborn, fatigue, shortness of breath, an examination by health care provider, occasionally show an enlarged spleen, following tests, help diagnose the condition, a cbc, complete blood count, anemia, cell destruction, a smear, the blood, elliptical red blood cells, bilirubin elevated, ldh elevated, cholecystogram, x-ray of gallbladder, gallstones, no treatment needed, the disorder, hemolytic crises, surgical removal, the spleen, decrease red blood cell rupture, majority of individuals, hereditary elliptocytosis have no problems, unaware of condition, hemolytic crisis, anemia, jaundice, gallstones, prolonged jaundice occurs, develop symptoms of anemia, gallstones, genetic counseling appropriate, prospective parents, majority of individuals, hereditary elliptocytosis, unaware of any problems.