Elliptocyte
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Elliptocytes, also known as ovalocytes are abnormally shaped red blood cells that appear oval or elongated.
These abnormal red blood cells are seen in blood films of patients with:
These abnormal red blood cells are seen in blood films of patients with:
- Hereditary elliptocytosisHereditary elliptocytosisHereditary elliptocytosis, also known as ovalocytosis, is an inherited blood disorder in which an abnormally large number of the sufferer's erythrocytes are elliptical rather than the typical biconcave disc shape. It is one of many red-cell membrane defects. In its severe forms, this disorder...
- Thalassemia
- Iron deficiency
- Myelophthisic anemias
- Megaloblastic anemias