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What is the definition of Sea-Blue Histiocytosis?
Sea-Blue histiocytosis, also known as inherited lipemic splenomegaly, is an extremely rare condition characterized by elevated triglyceride levels (hypertriglyceridemia) and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly). The disorder is so named because certain white blood cells, known as histiocytes, appear bright blue when stained and viewed under the microscope. Additional signs and symptoms may include a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), liver function abnormalities, and heart disease. It is one of a group of related fat (lipid) disorders caused by certain changes in the APOE gene. The genetic change associated with this condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner though other factors, such as a patient's gender, the patient's lipid levels, and the genetic makeup of the other APOE gene may play a role in how the condition is expressed.
What are the alternative names for Sea-Blue Histiocytosis?
  • Sea-Blue histiocytosis
  • Histiocytosis, sea-blue
  • Inherited Lipemic Splenomegaly
  • Sea-Blue histiocyte disease
Who are the top Sea-Blue Histiocytosis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Tamara L. Musgrave
Hematology | Oncology
Advanced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Tamara L. Musgrave
Hematology | Oncology

Ballad Health Cancer Care

743 Island Road, 
Bristol, VA 
423-844-1121
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. Dr. Musgrave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sea-Blue Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Musgrave is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Experienced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Young J. Chong
Radiology | Neuroradiology | Emergency Medicine
Experienced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Young J. Chong
Radiology | Neuroradiology | Emergency Medicine

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
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. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sea-Blue Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia. Dr. Chong is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine and American Board Of Radiology.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Lesli A. Taylor
Pediatric Surgery
Experienced in Sea-Blue Histiocytosis
Dr. Lesli A. Taylor
Pediatric Surgery

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatric Surgery

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7201
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. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sea-Blue Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center