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A disease of the blood characterized by the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes), that are sphere-shaped, rather than donut-shaped. It is caused by a molecular defect in one or more of the proteins of the red blood cell cytoskeleton. Because the cell skeleton has a defect, the blood cell contracts to its most surface-tension efficient and least flexible configuration, a sphere, rather than the more flexible donut-shape. The sphere-shaped red blood cells are known as spherocytes.
Also: Spherocytes
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Topics Related To Spherocytosis
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| CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test | As A Treatment
"...Increased MCHC values (hyperchromia) are seen in conditions where the hemoglobin is abnormally concentrated inside the red cells, such as in hereditary spherocytosis, a relatively rare congenital disorder..."
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Hemolytic Anemia |
The Condition
"...Congenital Hemolytic Anemia is a general term for hemolytic anemia that is present from birth and in which the lifespan of red blood cells is diminished, such as occurs in hereditary spherocytosis..."
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Hyperbaric Oxygen |
As A Treatment
"...) Upper respiratory infection - Increased hemolysis Hyperthermia Hereditary spherocytosis Optic neuritis - Possible increased optic nerve pathology Malignant tumors - possible increased vascularity for tumors Acidosis - Decreased threshold for oxygen seizures Steroid use -..."
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Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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