Learn About Hereditary Ovalocytosis

What is the definition of Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

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.

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What are the alternative names for Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

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What are the causes of Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

Ovalocytosis is mainly found in Southeast Asian populations.

What are the symptoms of Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

Newborn infants with ovalocytosis may have anemia and jaundice. Adults most often do not show symptoms.

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What are the current treatments for Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

In severe cases, the disease may be treated by removal of the spleen (splenectomy).

Who are the top Hereditary Ovalocytosis Local Doctors?
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Dr. Josef T. Prchal
Hematology | Hematology Oncology
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Hematology Oncology

University of Utah Health

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 

Josef Prchal is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology expert in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prchal has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Bone Marrow Transplant. He is licensed to treat patients in Texas and Utah. Prchal is currently accepting new patients.

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Elena Krishnevskaya
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Institute For Leukaemia Research Josep Carreras

Badalona, CT, ES 

Elena Krishnevskaya practices in Badalona, Spain. Krishnevskaya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Anemia.

 
 
 
 
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M-j O. King
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NHS Blood And Transplant

Bristol Institute For Transfusion Sciences, 
Bristol, ENG, GB 

M-j King practices in Bristol, United Kingdom. King is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis, Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

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What are the possible complications of Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

The condition may be associated with gallstones or kidney problems.

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What are the Latest Advances for Hereditary Ovalocytosis?

There is no recent research available for this condition. Please check back because thousands of new papers are published every week and we strive to find and display the most recent relevant research as soon as it is available.

Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: January 25, 2022
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Gallagher PG. Hemolytic anemias: red blood cell membrane and metabolic defects. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 152.

Gallagher PG. Red blood cell membrane disorders. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 45.

Merguerian MD, Gallagher PG. Hereditary elliptocytosis, hereditary pyropoikilocytosis, and related disorders. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 486.