Hereditary spherocytosis
Hereditary spherocytosis is a disorder of the red blood cell membrane, leading to haemolytic anaemia. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant condition often linked to chromosome 8. It affects about 1 in every 5000 individuals in the United States.
The disorder is characterised by spherocytosis and increased numbers of reticulocytes on the peripheral blood smear. There is usually a positive family history.
Reference
- Zamora E. Hereditary Spherocytosis. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan. 2023 Jul 4.
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