Dehydrated Hereditary StomatocytosisSymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
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Immacolata Andolfo practices in Naples, Italy. Ms. Andolfo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Splenectomy.
McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital
. Dr. Cescon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Agranulocytosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.
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Rami Haddad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Summary: Hereditary xerocytosis is a dominant red blood cell membrane disorder characterized by an increased leakage of potassium from the interior to the exterior of the red blood cell membrane, leading to water loss, red cell dehydration, and chronic hemolysis. In 90% of cases, it is associated with heterozygous gain-of-function mutations in PIEZO1, a gene that encodes a mechanotransducer responsible for...