Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis

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Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis

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Author: Mustapha Dibbasey; Mamudou Dahaba
Category: Red Cell: Hemolytic Anemia (HA) > HS/HE and RBC membrane or enzyme Disorders
Published Date: 06/21/2023

Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis is a severe form of hereditary elliptocytosis. The peripheral blood film is from a 4-month-old male child who presented to the clinic with fatigue and general weakness. A complete blood count showed anemia (Hb=8.10g/dL, MCV= 71fL) and slightly increased WBC (10.51x10⁹/L) and Platelet count (513x10⁹/L). The peripheral blood film showed marked anisopoikilocytosis characterized by increased cigar-shaped elliptocytes, tear-drop cells and schistocytes with few hypochromic microcytic cells.

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