Elliptocyte
Cigar cells in elliptocytosis | |
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Blood smear showing elliptocytes | |
Specialty | Hematology |
Elliptocytes, also known as ovalocytes or cigar cells, are abnormally shaped red blood cells that appear oval or elongated, from slightly egg-shaped to rod or pencil forms. They have normal central pallor with the hemoglobin appearing concentrated at the ends of the elongated cells when viewed through a
sickle cells.[1]
Elliptocytes are commonly associated with
hypochromia would also be expected.[3]
Causes
Rare elliptocytes (less than 1%) on a
peripheral blood smear are a normal finding.[citation needed
]
These abnormal red blood cells are seen in higher numbers in the
blood disorders such as:[4]
- Hereditary elliptocytosis and Southeast Asian ovalocytosis
- Thalassemia
- Iron deficiency
- myelofibrosis
- Megaloblastic anemia
References
- ^ "Ovalocytes/Elliptocytes - LabCE.com, Laboratory Continuing Education". www.labce.com. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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- OCLC 1191840836.)
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