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==[[Poikilocytosis overview|Overview]]==


==[[Poikilocytosis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


==[[Poikilocytosis causes|Causes]]==


==[[Poikilocytosis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==


==[[Poikilocytosis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


===Pathology===
==Diagnosis==
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==Causes of poikilocytosis==
[[Poikilocytosis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Poikilocytosis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Poikilocytosis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Poikilocytosis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
Abnormal red blood cells are seen in a wide range of conditions, so poikilocytosis is not [[Specificity (tests) | specific]]. However, specific types of poikilocytes may be seen in particular disease states and/or disorders.


===Membrane Abnormalities===
==Treatment==
# [[Acanthocyte]]s or Spur/Spike cells
# [[Codocyte]]s or Target cells
# Echinocytes and Burr cells
# Elliptocytes and Ovalocytes
# [[Spherocytosis|Spherocyte]]s
# Stomatocytes or Mouth cells


===Trauma===
[[Poikilocytosis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]]
# Dacrocytes or Teardrop Cells
# Keratocytes
# Microspherocytes and Pyropoikilocytes
# [[Schistocyte]]s
# Semilunar bodies


==Treatment==
==Case Studies==
In all cases, the treatment of poikilocytosis depends on its cause.  For example, poikilocytosis can be caused by a vitamin deficiency, in which case the treatment is to take [[Vitamin B12]] or [[folic acid]].  It can be caused by a digestive disease, such as [[celiac disease]], in which case the solution may lie in treating the underlying celiac disease so that nutrients can be properly absorbed.
[[Poikilocytosis case study one|Case #1]]


==See also==
==Related Chapters==
* [[Poikilocyte]]
* [[Poikilocyte]]


==References==
 
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