Hereditary spherocytosis may present with jaundice in childhood or may be discovered in later life, often incidentally. Most patients develop a partially compensated haemolytic state characterised by:
Additionally, periods of severe anaemia may arise - aplastic crises, precipitated by infection, often by human parvovirus, or folate deficiency, especially in pregnancy.
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