Sea-blue histiocytosis
Sea-blue histiocytosis is a rare medical condition characterized by the accumulation of sea-blue histiocytes in the bone marrow, spleen, liver, and other tissues. The condition is named for the distinctive sea-blue color of the histiocytes when viewed under a microscope.
Pronunciation
The term "Sea-blue histiocytosis" is pronounced as "see-bloo his-tee-oh-sy-toh-sis".
Etymology
The term "Sea-blue histiocytosis" is derived from the distinctive sea-blue color of the histiocytes (a type of white blood cell) seen in this condition, and the Greek word "histio" meaning tissue, and "cytosis" meaning condition of cells.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Sea-blue histiocytosis may include anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and neurological abnormalities.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Sea-blue histiocytosis is typically made through a bone marrow biopsy, which reveals the presence of sea-blue histiocytes.
Treatment
Treatment for Sea-blue histiocytosis is typically supportive, focusing on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This may include blood transfusions for anemia and splenectomy for severe hepatosplenomegaly.
Related Terms
- Histiocyte
- Histiocytosis
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
- Liver
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Neurological abnormalities
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Blood transfusion
- Splenectomy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sea-blue histiocytosis
- Wikipedia's article - Sea-blue histiocytosis
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