Epillocytosis is a benign disease that affects red blood cell (RBC) shape. The red blood cells are elongated, oval, or elliptical in shape instead of the normal round and biconcave shape. The cause of this disease can be hereditary or acquired.
SPTB
Autosomal dominant
This is a benign disease that does not carry any signs or symptoms.
A veterinarian can take a blood sample and examine the red blood cells in a blood smear.
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Di Terlizzi R, Gallagher PG, Mohandas N, Steiner LA, Dolce KS, Guo X, Wilkerson MJ, Stockham SL. Canine elliptocytosis due to a mutant beta-spectrin. Vet Clin Pathol. 2009 Mar;38(1):52-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-165X.2008.00092.x. Epub 2008 Oct 28. PMID: 19228356.
Disease diagnosis and treatment should always be performed by a veterinarian. The following information is for educational purposes only.
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