Notes in Hereditary Spherocytosis

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Published	10/08/2024	Hereditary spherocytosis Presentation • {{c1::Jaundice}} • {{c1::Anaemia}} • {{c1::Gallstones}} • {{c1::Splenomegaly}}  Can have episodes of&…
Published	10/08/2024	Infection with parvovirus causing aplastic crisis is a classic exam feature of {{c1::hereditary spherocytosis}}. A patient with spherocyt…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Hereditary Elliptocytosis}} red blood cells are {{c2::ellipse}} shaped. autosomal dominant. Presentation and management similar to…
Published	10/08/2024	Hereditary spherocytosis is a condition where the red blood cells are {{c1::sphere}} shaped, making them fragile and eas…
Published	10/08/2024	Patients with hereditary spherocytosis can develop {{c1::aplastic}} crisis. This presents with increased {{c1::anaemia}}, {{c1::ha…
Published	10/08/2024	Hereditary spherocytosis is diagnosed by family history, clinical features, & {{c1::spherocytes}} on the blood film.&nbsp…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Hereditary spherocytosisTreatment is with {{c1::folate}} supplementation and {{c1::splenectomy}}. A {{c1::cholecystectomy}} may be …
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