Transient Unexplained Severe Acute Hyperbilirubinaemia and Cholestasis in a Patient With Hereditary Spherocytosis [PDF]
Case Reports in HepatologyHereditary spherocytosis is an inherited red cell membrane disorder resulting in haemolytic anaemia. Recognised clinical manifestations include anaemia, jaundice, splenomegaly and gallstones.
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A case report of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with spherocytosis [PDF]
Open Life SciencesThis article presents a case of a rare lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) complicated by spherocytosis in a 74-year-old male. The patient reported progressive fatigue and anemia and had a medical history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cerebral ...
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An Epidemic of Parvovirus B19-Induced Aplastic Crises in Pediatric Patients with Hereditary Spherocytosis Following the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single-Center Retrospective Study [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Parvovirus B19 is the major cause of transient aplastic crisis in children with hereditary spherocytosis (HS) inhibiting erythropoiesis and leading to a severe drop in hemoglobin levels, requiring hospitalization and transfusional support ...
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Hereditary spherocytosis: Consequences of delayed diagnosis
SAGE Open Medicine, 2014 Objective: To determine whether patients with undiagnosed hereditary spherocytosis hospitalized for transfusions might have avoided hospitalization via earlier diagnosis. Study design: Charts of all (N = 30) patients with hereditary spherocytosis seen in
Allen R Chauvenet
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Post-splenectomy accessory spleen hyperfunction in children with hereditary spherocytosis: a rare case report and literature review [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsObjectiveTo enhance the understanding of splenectomy in children with hereditary spherocytosis, specifically focusing on the preservation of accessory spleens or partial splenectomy.MethodsA retrospective review of clinical data and surgical methods of a
Yuan-fei He +4 more
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Is occlusive retinal vascular disease linked to hereditary spherocytosis postsplenectomy? A case series [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground To present two separate cases of occlusive retinal vascular disease with secondary cystoid macular edema in patients with a past medical history significant for hereditary spherocytosis and splenectomy.
Frida Velcani +4 more
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Neonatal hereditary spherocytosis: a case report [PDF]
Italian Journal of PediatricsBackground Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic disorder affecting red blood cell membranes, leading to increased destruction and haemolysis. In neonates, it ranges from asymptomatic to severe cases with anaemia, jaundice, and spleen issues.
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Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2014 Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a familial hemolytic disorder with marked heterogeneity of clinical features, ranging from an asymptomatic condition to a fulminant hemolytic anemia.
Meenakshi Kalyan +3 more
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Cerebrovascular involvement in hereditary spherocytosis: observational cohort and case-control MRI study [PDF]
Orphanet Journal of Rare DiseasesBackground Anecdotal Literature regarding hereditary spherocytosis, a rare hemolytic anemia, points to an early cerebrovascular involvement that would imply early strict patients’ monitoring and management.
Renzo Manara +17 more
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Pediatric splenectomy for hematologic disorders: two-decade experience and prophylactic cholecystectomy outcomes [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground While splenectomy remains a cornerstone treatment for certain hematologic diseases, controversy persists regarding the optimal timing and indications for prophylactic cholecystectomy. This study evaluates long-term outcomes from a large single-
Oguzhan Uzaslan +4 more
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