Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis Overview
Learn About Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis
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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.
Texas Oncology PA
Nihar Patel is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Mountain States Health Alliance
Hesham Hazin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Hazin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hazin is currently accepting new patients.
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...