Southeast Asian ovalocytosis
ORPHA:98868· ICD-10 D58.1
Definition
Southeast Asian ovalocytosis (SAO) is a rare hereditary red cell membrane defect characterized by the presence of oval-shaped erythrocytes and with most patients being asymptomatic or occasionally manifesting with mild symptoms such as pallor, jaundice, anemia and gallstones.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant
- Age of onset
- All ages