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3605074

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-8-26
pubmed:abstractText
The pocked (pitted or vacuolated) erythrocyte count has become increasingly utilized as a simple inexpensive test of splenic reticuloendothelial function. Values are less than 2.0% in normal subjects and 20 to 70% following splenectomy. Because scant and conflicting data are available about pocked erythrocyte measurements in hemolytic anemias other than the hemoglobinopathies, we performed pocked erythrocyte counts in 27 patients with hereditary spherocytosis. Prior to splenectomy patients often had elevated values (mean 4.9%). This unexpected observation suggests that hemolytic anemia may result in congestion of the red pulp and/or induced mild splenic reticuloendothelial blockade. As expected, but contrary to a previous report, pocked erythrocyte values following splenectomy were markedly increased (mean 54.9%).
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0361-8609
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
253-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
Pocked erythrocyte counts in patients with hereditary spherocytosis before and after splenectomy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study