Hereditary Elliptocytosis - Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Elliptocytosis was first described in 1904, and was first recognised as a hereditary condition in 1932. More recently it has become clear that the severity of the condition is highly variable, and there is much genetic variability amongst those affected.

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