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What is the definition of Hereditary Elliptocytosis?
Hereditary elliptocytosis (HE) refers to a group of inherited blood conditions where the red blood cells are abnormally shaped. Symptoms vary from very mild to severe and can include fatigue, shortness of breath, gallstones, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice). Some people with this condition have an enlarged spleen. Hereditary elliptocytosis is caused by a genetic change in either the EPB41, SPTA1, or SPTB gene, and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis is a related condition with more serious symptoms, and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Diagnosis of this condition is made by looking at the shape of the red blood cells under a microscope.
Who are the top Hereditary Elliptocytosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Elena Krishnevskaya
Elite in Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Elena Krishnevskaya
Badalona, CT, ES 

Elena Krishnevskaya practices in Badalona, Spain. Ms. Krishnevskaya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Elliptocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Anemia.

Experienced in Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Dr. Chang Xia
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Dr. Chang Xia
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

Promedica Multi Specialty Physicians

718 N Macomb St, 
Monroe, MI 
419-240-8835
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Chang Xia is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Monroe, Michigan. Dr. Xia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Elliptocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Xia is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Meredith A. Faggen
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Dr. Meredith A. Faggen
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
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Meredith Faggen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Faggen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Elliptocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Faggen is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 06, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center