Hereditary elliptocytosis
ICD-10 Code
D58.1
Hereditary elliptocytosis
Definition
Hereditary elliptocytosis (HE) is a rare clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder of the red cell membrane characterized by manifestations ranging from mild to severe transfusion-dependent hemolytic anemia but with the majority of patients being asymptomatic.
Also known as congenital elliptocytosis, Hashimoto Encephalopathy, HE, hereditary ovalocytosis, ovalocytosis — per MONDO