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May 19, 2022 · Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes hemolytic anemia. This anemia happens when your red blood cells break down faster than normal.
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Mar 6, 2023 · Summary. Hereditary or congenital spherocytosis is an inherited condition where the red blood cells are spherical instead of the usual disk shape. It can lead to jaundice, hemolytic anemia,...
Aug 5, 2019 · Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is an inherited disease that affects the red blood cells. Characteristic symptoms of HS are the destruction of red blood cells in the spleen and their removal from the blood stream (hemolytic anemia), a yellow tone to the skin (jaundice), and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).
Jul 4, 2023 · Hereditary spherocytosis, a type of congenital hemolytic anemia, is the most prevalent cause of hemolytic anemia due to an abnormal red cell membrane. These atypical erythrocytes are unable to maintain their normal biconcave shape due to genetic mutations in the membrane/cytoskeletal proteins that play a role in structural morphologic stability.
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Jan 1, 2024 · Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is an inherited condition of red blood cells. The disease can be mild and go unrecognised in some people. In others there may be severe anaemia requiring regular blood transfusions. Some people with hereditary spherocytosis may be offered surgery to remove their spleen.
Mar 15, 2023 · Hereditary spherocytosis is the predominant cause of spherocytosis and is caused by several genetic mutations that lead to membrane abnormalities of red blood cells. The disease usually is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait; although a few people with hereditary spherocytosis may develop it secondary to new mutations.
Jun 9, 2018 · Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a disorder of the surface, called the membrane, of your red blood cells. It causes your red blood cells to be shaped like spheres instead of flattened discs that...
