Red cells in abetalipoproteinemia.

摘要

I have read with interest the article of Uslu and her colleagues entitled "Abetalipoproteinemia in an infant with severe clinical phenotype and a novel mutation" in the recent issue of the Journal (Turk J Pediatr 2010; 52: 73-77).I believe the authors should be congratulated for the demonstration of a novel microsomal lipoprotein transfer protein mutation (MTP).In this well-written article, mild hemolytic anemia (Hb: 10.8 g/dl) and slight reticulocytosis (36%) with polychromasia were brought to attention, but crenated erythrocytes were not mentioned. We used to strongly suspect abetalipoproteinemia in the presence of crenated acanthocytes.I would appreciate the description of erythrocytes if the authors still have a peripheral smear on hand.