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Canine elliptocytosis is a rare inherited blood disorder.
Normal red blood cells are round in shape but red blood cells in affected dogs appear oval-shaped and can have serrated edges.
An affected dog may present with mild Anemia and may be smaller than its littermates.
Severe health complications have not been reported in affected dogs.
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Category:
Genetic Diseases
Severity:
Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.
Gene:
Spectrin beta erythrocytic (SPTB) Chromosome 8
Variant Detected:
Base Substitution c.6384C>T Thr2110Met
Mode of Inheritance:
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