Elliptocytosis is a hereditary disorder of the red blood cells
(RBCs). In this condition, the RBCs assume an elliptical shape,
rather than the typical round shape.
Review Date: 03/04/2010
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of
Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine,
University of Washington School of Medicine (2/9/2010).
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