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     • Spherocytosis is not curable, but medical attention can help improve the outcome and quality of life and prevent complications.
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2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK539797Hereditary Spherocytosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jul 4, 2023 · Summarize the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis. Identify the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team in the prompt recognition of hereditary spherocytosis and referring these patients to a hematologist for better management.

   • Author: Edgar A. Zamora, Catherine A. Schaefer

   • Published: 2023/07/04

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   How is hereditary spherocytosis treated?

   • There is no causal therapy. In many patients, an observational approach is indicated. The most effective therapy is splenectomy. In symptomatic patients, partial or total splenectomy is recommended. Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a heterogeneous group of disorders of erythrocytes.

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   Is spherocytosis inherited?

   • Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is an inherited disorder characterized by anemia, splenomegaly, and spherical-shaped erythrocytes, caused by mutations in erythrocyte membrane Protein Genes ( ANK1, SPTB, SLC4A1, SPTA1, and EPB42 ). We investigated molecular spectrum and genotype-phenotype correlation in HS patients in Hubei province, central China.

   Genetic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Hereditary

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   What is the differential diagnosis for hereditary spherocytosis?

   • The differential diagnosis for patients with hereditary spherocytosis is broad and includes other red blood cell disorders including elliptocytosis and its variants, hereditary stomatocytosis, pyropoikilocytosis, and ovalocytosis.

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   What is the prevalence of hereditary spherocytosis?

   • Hereditary spherocytosis typically presents in infancy or childhood but may present at any age. In children, anemia is the most frequent finding (50%), followed by splenomegaly, jaundice, or a positive family history. No comparable data exist for adults.

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe diagnostic protocol for hereditary spherocytosis‐2021 ...

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   Oct 24, 2021 · Through combing our research with existing experimental technologies and studies, we propose a simple and practical protocol for HS diagnosis, which will help clinicians to improve HS diagnosis.

   • Author: Yangyang Wu, Lin Liao, Faquan Lin
   • Publication: J Clin Lab Anal. 2021 Dec; 35(12): e24034.

   • DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24034
   • Published: 2021/12

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesGenetic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With ...

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   Aug 18, 2020 · Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is an inherited disorder characterized by anemia, splenomegaly, and spherical-shaped erythrocytes, caused by mutations in erythrocyte membrane Protein Genes ( ANK1, SPTB, SLC4A1, SPTA1, and EPB42 ). We investigated molecular spectrum and genotype-phenotype correlation in HS patients in Hubei province, central China.

   • Author: Xiong Wang, Ai Zhang, Ming Huang, Li Chen, Qun Hu, Yanjun Lu, Liming Cheng
   • DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00953

   • Publish Year: 2020
   • Publication: Front Genet. 2020; 11: 953.

6. www.onkopedia-guidelines.info › en › onkopediaHereditary Spherocytosis (Spherocytic Anemia) — Onkopedia

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   The most effective therapy is splenectomy. In symptomatic patients, partial or total splenectomy is recommended. 2 Basics. 2.1 Definition and basic information. Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a heterogeneous group of disorders of erythrocytes.

7. www.cancertherapyadvisor.com › home › decisionHereditary spherocytosis - Cancer Therapy Advisor

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   Jan 17, 2019 · Which individuals are most at risk for developing hereditary spherocytosis: What laboratory studies should you order to help make the diagnosis and how should you interpret the results? Morphology

8. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › pdfBritish Journal of Haematology | Wiley Online Library

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   Nov 5, 2011 · Guidelines on hereditary spherocytosis (HS) published in 2004 (Bolton-Maggs et al, 2004) are here replaced to reflect changes in current opinion on the surgical management, (particularly the indications for concomitant splenectomy with cholecystectomy in children with mild HS, and concomitant cholecystectomy with splenectomy in those with ...

9. bestpractice.bmj.com › topics › en-usHereditary spherocytosis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment ...

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   2 days ago · Summary. Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited abnormality of the red blood cell, caused by defects in structural membrane proteins. It is the most common form of inherited hemolytic anemia in the US and northern Europe. The severity of resultant hemolysis is related to the type and amount of membrane disruption. May be diagnosed at any age.