Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Hereditary Hydrocytosis

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of hereditary hydrocytosis (stomatocytosis) ?

• A) Inherited autosomal dominant
• B) Presence of stomatocytes on the peripheral smear
• C) Increased passive permeability of sodium into red cell and potassium out of red cell
• D) Increased MCV and decreased MCHC
• E) Decreased MCV and increased MCHC

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