The Interesting disease

Acanthocytosis
By: Joe Farroha
What is Acanthocytosis?

• Acanthocyte
• Acantha – Thorn
• red cell phenotype
• Recessive trait

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What are the Symptoms?

• Jaundice
• Bleeding
• Hepatomegaly
• Vomiting
• Reduced sensitivity to temperature
• Decreased muscle strength https://en.wikipedia.org/w
iki/Homer_Simpson
• Pes equinovarus (horse foot)

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pedia.com/Introduction_to_Clubfoot
How is the Blood effected

• Iron deficiency

• Elevated indirect bilirubin,

• Elevated liver enzymes
• McLeod syndrome

• Abnormal lipid profile

• Fat soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K, may show decreased
levels
How Do I know I have this?

• Blood testing
• Symptoms
• Other tests

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What are the Effects and how severe is the
Prognosis?

• Seizures
• Loss of vision
• Arrhythmias
• Paralysis of eye muscles
• Prognosis depends on the severity

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How can this be prevented?

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com/2011/07/27/please-just-tell-me-
Is there treatment?

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Treatment

• Surgery
• Vitamins
• Correcting fluids
• Vitamin E supplement
• Dietary restrictions
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